PlainRecalls
FDA Devices Moderate Class II Terminated

00789502601 VerSys Femoral Head Provisional 26mm -3.5 00789502602 VerSys Femoral Head Provisional 26mm +0 00789502603 VerSys Femoral Head Provisional 26mm +3.5 00789502604 VerSys Femoral Head Provisional 26mm +7 00789502605 VerSys Femoral Head Provisional 26mm +10.5 12/14 Neck Taper The provisional heads replicate final femoral implant geometry y and are used to trial range of motion, joint stability, and determine appropriate femoral head size and offset during total hip arthroplasty.

Reported: October 10, 2012 Initiated: April 1, 2011 #Z-2474-2012

Product Description

00789502601 VerSys Femoral Head Provisional 26mm -3.5 00789502602 VerSys Femoral Head Provisional 26mm +0 00789502603 VerSys Femoral Head Provisional 26mm +3.5 00789502604 VerSys Femoral Head Provisional 26mm +7 00789502605 VerSys Femoral Head Provisional 26mm +10.5 12/14 Neck Taper The provisional heads replicate final femoral implant geometry y and are used to trial range of motion, joint stability, and determine appropriate femoral head size and offset during total hip arthroplasty.

Reason for Recall

Complaints have been received reporting sub-optimal fit between provisional femoral heads (VerSys and MIS) and the mating components (ie stems and provisional femoral necks), in some cases alleging the fit was too loose and in other cases, alleging the fit was too tight. Intraoperative dislodging of the provisional head and the provisional head being left in-vivo after separating from mating comp

Details

Recalling Firm
Zimmer, Inc.
Units Affected
231, 641 all lots
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution - USA (nationwide) and internationally to Canada, Mexico, South America, Europe, Puerto Rico, China, and Korea.
Location
Warsaw, IN

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼
00789502601 VerSys Femoral Head Provisional 26mm -3.5 00789502602 VerSys Femoral Head Provisional 26mm +0 00789502603 VerSys Femoral Head Provisional 26mm +3.5 00789502604 VerSys Femoral Head Provisional 26mm +7 00789502605 VerSys Femoral Head Provisional 26mm +10.5 12/14 Neck Taper The provisional heads replicate final femoral implant geometry y and are used to trial range of motion, joint stability, and determine appropriate femoral head size and offset during total hip arthroplasty.. Recalled by Zimmer, Inc.. Units affected: 231, 641 all lots.
Why was this product recalled? ▼
Complaints have been received reporting sub-optimal fit between provisional femoral heads (VerSys and MIS) and the mating components (ie stems and provisional femoral necks), in some cases alleging the fit was too loose and in other cases, alleging the fit was too tight. Intraoperative dislodging of the provisional head and the provisional head being left in-vivo after separating from mating comp
Which agency issued this recall? ▼
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on October 10, 2012. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-2474-2012.

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