Zimmer Biomet, Inc. recalls Zimmer M/L Taper Hip Prosthesis, 7711 Series, Femoral Stem 12/14 Neck Taper Plasma Sprayed Press-Fit Cementless Size 7.…

Recall date

March 1, 2018

Source

U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) — enforcement report

Recall number

Z-1191-2018

FDA classification

Class II

Brand / firm

Zimmer Biomet, Inc.

Sold / distributed

Distributed in the following U.S. states: AZ, CA, CT, IN, MD, MI, MN, NJ, NY, OR, WA, and Puerto Rico. Distributed in China and India.

Why it was recalled

Certain packages labeled as size 7.5 Extended Offset Reduced Neck length hip implant, actually contained a Size 4 Standard Reduced Neck length taper hip implant.

Class II means using this product may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems; the chance of serious harm is remote.

What was recalled

Zimmer M/L Taper Hip Prosthesis, 7711 Series, Femoral Stem 12/14 Neck Taper Plasma Sprayed Press-Fit Cementless Size 7.5 Extended Offset Reduced Neck Length; Part Number: 00-7711-007-40