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Zimmer Biomet, Inc. recalls M/L Taper Hip Prosthesis (Item: 00-7711-012-20, Lot: 62937093
Recalled March 16, 2016 · FDA recall Z-1046-2016 · Zimmer Biomet
Hazard
Zimmer Biomet initiated a lot-specific voluntary recall on 02/11/2016, of the M/L Taper Hip Prosthesis. single manufacturing lot of Size 12.5, Extended Offset, M/L Taper hip stems was incorrectly etched. The device was etched as STD, rather than EXT. The product packaging is labeled correctly as Extended. Offset, and the device is an extended offset stem. · FDA Class II
Units
9 units
Sold at
Distributed in the states of SD, MO, NY, MI, PA, KY and TN and in the country of Argentina.
Description
Zimmer Biomet initiated a lot-specific voluntary recall on 02/11/2016, of the M/L Taper Hip Prosthesis. single manufacturing lot of Size 12.5, Extended Offset, M/L Taper hip stems was incorrectly etched. The device was etched as STD, rather than EXT. The product packaging is labeled correctly as Extended. Offset, and the device is an extended offset stem.
Product
M/L Taper Hip Prosthesis (Item: 00-7711-012-20, Lot: 62937093
Manufacturer(s)
Zimmer Biomet, Inc.
Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Official recall notice on fda.gov →