Zimmer, Inc. recalls VERSA-FX FEMORAL FIXATION SYSTEM COMPRESSION LAG SCREW, several length (55 mm to 155 mm), diameters (12.7 mm and 15.8 m

Recalled September 4, 2013 · FDA recall Z-2092-2013 · Zimmer

Hazard

Single packaging configuration used for the VERSA-FX-II Femoral Fixation System failed the leak test compromising the sterility of the product. · FDA Class II

Units

85, 794 units in total

Sold at

Worldwide distribution: US Nationwide (including PR and USVI), and countries of: Israel, Argentina, Brazil, France, Mexico, Saudi Arabia, Beirut, China, Korea, San Salvador, Honduras, Canada, Australia, Switzerland, Germany, Arab Emirates, UK, Belgium, Egypt, Spain, France, Italy, Iran, Lebanon, Jordan, Iraq, Canary Islands.

Description

Single packaging configuration used for the VERSA-FX-II Femoral Fixation System failed the leak test compromising the sterility of the product.

Product

VERSA-FX FEMORAL FIXATION SYSTEM COMPRESSION LAG SCREW, several length (55 mm to 155 mm), diameters (12.7 mm and 15.8 mm) and short thread, standard thread and large thread. Item codes starting with 00-1193-005, 00-1193-010 and 00-1193-015. orthopedic implant.

Manufacturer(s)

Zimmer, Inc.

Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Official recall notice on fda.gov →