Recall Z-1294-2023

Zimmer, Inc. · initiated February 27, 2023

Class II Open, Classified

Class II – products that might cause a temporary health problem or pose a slight threat of a serious nature

Product

CoCr Femoral Head, XS, 38/-8, Taper 12/14-Intended to be used as a modular head component for articulation in total hip arthroplasty. Item Number: 01.01012.384

Codes / lots: GTIN Number: 00889024283268 All lots

Reason for recall

Update the compatibility matrix as referred to in the Instructions for Use (IFU) for the CoCr Femoral Head XS- removes the compatibility with the Epsilon Durasul Constrained Acetabular Liners from the matrix due to the range of motion in flexion/extension being less than 100 degrees as recommended per an internationally recognized standard (ISO 21535:2009

FDA-determined cause: Under Investigation by firm

Action taken

Zimmer Biomet issued Urgent Medical Device Correction letter on 2/27/23 via Fed'X .Letter to Distributors, Doctors, Risk Managers and states reason for recall, health risk and action to take: Hospital Responsibilities: 1. Review this field action notice and ensure that affected personnel are aware of the contents. 2. Complete Attachment 1 Certificate of Acknowledgement Form and send to CorporateQuality.PostMarket@zimmerbiomet.com. This form must be returned even if you do not have affected products at your facility. 3. Retain a copy of the Attachment 1 Certificate of Acknowledgement Form with your field action notice records in the event of a compliance audit of your facility s documentation. 4. If you have further questions or concerns after reviewing this notice, please call customer service at 574-371-3071 between 8:00 am and 5:00pm EST, Monday through Friday. Calls received outside of call center operating hours will receive a voicemail prompt or be transferred to an on-call representative in the event of an emergency. Alternatively, your questions may be emailed to CorporateQuality.PostMarket@zimmerbiomet.com. Surgeon Responsibilities: 1. Review this field action notice for awareness of the contents. 2. There are no specific patient monitoring instructions related to this notice that are recommended beyond your existing follow-up schedule. 3. Complete Attachment 1 Certificate of Acknowledgement Form and send to CorporateQuality.PostMarket@zimmerbiomet.com . 4. Retain a copy of the Attachment 1 Certificate of Acknowledgement Form with your field action notice records in the event of a compliance audit of your facility s documentation. 5. If you have further questions or concerns after reviewing this notice, please call customer service at 574-371-3071 between 8:00 am and 5:00pm EST, Monday through Friday. Calls received outside of call center operating hours will receive a voicemail prompt or be transferred to an on-call representative in the event of an

Details

Recall number
Z-1294-2023
Initiated
February 27, 2023
Posted by FDA
March 29, 2023
Product code
LPH – Prosthesis, Hip, Semi-Constrained, Metal/Polymer, Porous Uncemented
Quantity
1,168 untits
Distribution
AL AZ CO FL LA MI OH OK TX Foreign: Canada
Recalling firm
Zimmer, Inc., Warsaw, IN

Official FDA recall record