PlainRecalls
FDA Devices Moderate Class II Ongoing

Biolox Option Taper Sleeve, Type 1 Taper, -6mm Neck - Indicated for use in total hip replacement with cemented or non-cemented femoral and acetabular components. Item Number: 650-1064

Reported: September 18, 2024 Initiated: August 8, 2024 #Z-3133-2024

Product Description

Biolox Option Taper Sleeve, Type 1 Taper, -6mm Neck - Indicated for use in total hip replacement with cemented or non-cemented femoral and acetabular components. Item Number: 650-1064

Reason for Recall

Mislabeled: Incorrect sleeve in the packaging. The outer packaging is labeled as a standard neck sleeve, however, the product within the box is a -6mm neck sleeve, and vice versa. The neck of the sleeve can be identified by the device etching as either STD or -6

Details

Recalling Firm
Zimmer GmbH
Units Affected
58 units
Distribution
Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide and the countries of Japan, Netherlands.
Location
Winterthur

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
Biolox Option Taper Sleeve, Type 1 Taper, -6mm Neck - Indicated for use in total hip replacement with cemented or non-cemented femoral and acetabular components. Item Number: 650-1064. Recalled by Zimmer GmbH. Units affected: 58 units.
Why was this product recalled?
Mislabeled: Incorrect sleeve in the packaging. The outer packaging is labeled as a standard neck sleeve, however, the product within the box is a -6mm neck sleeve, and vice versa. The neck of the sleeve can be identified by the device etching as either STD or -6
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on September 18, 2024. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-3133-2024.