PlainRecalls
FDA Devices Moderate Class II Terminated

VERSA-FX II FEMORAL FIXATION SYSTEM COMPRESSION TUBE/PLATE, standard and short - low profile, different hole/length combinations (4/86, 5/102 and 6/118), different degree angles (130, 135, 140, 145 and 150). Item codes starting with 00-194-130, 00-1194-135, 00-1194-140, 00-1194-145, 00-1194-150)., orthopedic implant.

Reported: September 4, 2013 Initiated: June 19, 2013 #Z-2094-2013

Product Description

VERSA-FX II FEMORAL FIXATION SYSTEM COMPRESSION TUBE/PLATE, standard and short - low profile, different hole/length combinations (4/86, 5/102 and 6/118), different degree angles (130, 135, 140, 145 and 150). Item codes starting with 00-194-130, 00-1194-135, 00-1194-140, 00-1194-145, 00-1194-150)., orthopedic implant.

Reason for Recall

Single packaging configuration used for the VERSA-FX-II Femoral Fixation System failed the leak test compromising the sterility of the product.

Details

Recalling Firm
Zimmer, Inc.
Units Affected
85, 794 units in total
Distribution
Worldwide distribution: US Nationwide (including PR and USVI), and countries of: Israel, Argentina, Brazil, France, Mexico, Saudi Arabia, Beirut, China, Korea, San Salvador, Honduras, Canada, Australia, Switzerland, Germany, Arab Emirates, UK, Belgium, Egypt, Spain, France, Italy, Iran, Lebanon, Jordan, Iraq, Canary Islands.
Location
Warsaw, IN

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
VERSA-FX II FEMORAL FIXATION SYSTEM COMPRESSION TUBE/PLATE, standard and short - low profile, different hole/length combinations (4/86, 5/102 and 6/118), different degree angles (130, 135, 140, 145 and 150). Item codes starting with 00-194-130, 00-1194-135, 00-1194-140, 00-1194-145, 00-1194-150)., orthopedic implant.. Recalled by Zimmer, Inc.. Units affected: 85, 794 units in total.
Why was this product recalled?
Single packaging configuration used for the VERSA-FX-II Femoral Fixation System failed the leak test compromising the sterility of the product.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on September 4, 2013. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-2094-2013.