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Zimmer, Inc. recalls Endo & Unipolar Femoral Heads: ENDO FEMORAL HEAD 43MM DIA, ENDO FEMORAL HEAD 53MM DIA, ENDO FEMORAL HEAD 47MM DIA, ENDO
Recalled September 3, 2014 · FDA recall Z-2548-2014 · Zimmer
Hazard
Zimmer is recalling sterile-packaged implants and instruments packaged in six different package configurations due to packaging design verification test failures. Specifically, multiple test samples from each of the six configurations failed simulated distribution and shipping testing when the devices either breached inner or outer package trays or seal integrity was lost. · FDA Class II
Units
972,125 units
Sold at
Worldwide Distribution.
Description
Zimmer is recalling sterile-packaged implants and instruments packaged in six different package configurations due to packaging design verification test failures. Specifically, multiple test samples from each of the six configurations failed simulated distribution and shipping testing when the devices either breached inner or outer package trays or seal integrity was lost.
Product
Endo & Unipolar Femoral Heads: ENDO FEMORAL HEAD 43MM DIA, ENDO FEMORAL HEAD 53MM DIA, ENDO FEMORAL HEAD 47MM DIA, ENDO FEMORAL HEAD 50MM DIA, ENDO FEMORAL HEAD 42MM DIA, ENDO FEMORAL HEAD 54MM DIA, ENDO FEMORAL HEAD 48MM DIA, ENDO FEMORAL HEAD 41MM DIA, ENDO FEMORAL HEAD 42MM DIA, ENDO FEMORAL HEAD 43MM DIA, ENDO FEMORAL HEAD 44MM DIA, ENDO FEMORAL HEAD 45MM DIA, ENDO FEMORAL HEAD 46MM DIA, ENDO FEMORAL HEAD 47MM DIA, ENDO FEMORAL HEAD 48MM DIA, ENDO FEMORAL HEAD 49MM DIA, ENDO FEMORAL HEAD 50MM DIA, ENDO FEMORAL HEAD 51MM DIA, ENDO FEMORAL HEAD 52MM DIA, ENDO FEMORAL HEAD 53MM DIA, ENDO FEMORAL HEAD 54MM DIA, ENDO FEMORAL HEAD 55MM DIA
Manufacturer(s)
Zimmer, Inc.
Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Official recall notice on fda.gov →