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CPT Femoral Stem 12/14 Neck Taper Extended Offset,(item… recallZ-0062-2013 · Zimmer, Inc. · initiated Sep 13, 2012

Class II Terminated All recalls posted in October 2012

Is my device affected?

  1. Compare the model, catalog and lot or serial numbers on your device or its packaging with the code information below. A recall usually covers only specific models or lots.
  2. If yours is listed, follow the instructions from Zimmer, Inc. or your healthcare provider. The company's action is summarized under what the company is doing.
  3. Do not stop using a prescribed or implanted device on your own — talk to your healthcare provider first.

Where to find your model and lot numbers · What recall classes and statuses mean

Why it was recalled

Zimmer Inc. is initiating a removal of the CPT Modular Stem (item 00-8011-001-00), CPT Stem Petite (item 00-8011-000-05; ) and CPT Femoral Stem 12/14 Neck Taper Extended Offset,(item 00-8114-001-10 ) because devices were packaged in incorrect cartons and distributed internationally and domestically. Zimmer received five complaints of this packaging issue.

FDA root cause category: Packaging change control

What the company is doing

Zimmer Inc. sent an "URGENT MEDICAL DEVICE RECALL-LOT SPECIFIC" letter dated September 13, 2012 to all affected customers. The letter identified the product, problem, and actions to be taken by the customers. Consignees were asked to return all recalled product with a completed Inventory Return Certification Form. Contact the firm at 1-800-348-2759 for questions regarding this notice.

Recall details

Recall number
Z-0062-2013
Recall class
Class II
Status
Terminated
Initiated by the company
Sep 13, 2012
Posted by the FDA
Oct 15, 2012
Recalling firm
Zimmer, Inc.
Quantity
59 both lots
Product code
JDI
FDA submissions
K960658
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution-USA (nationwide) including the states of Indiana and Oklahoma and the countries of Australia, Thailand, Malaysia, Germany, India, Bulgaria, Egypt, UK, Russian FED, Slovak, and Brazil.

Product description

CPT Femoral Stem 12/14 Neck Taper Extended Offset,(item 00-8114-001-10. CPT stems are primary cemented femoral hip stems used by surgeons in total hip arthroplasty.

Code information (models, lots, serial numbers)

Item 00-8114-001-10, lots 61947699 and 61952551

Other devices under the same FDA submission

23 devices cleared under K960658 — the recall does not name any of them by identifier. One submission often covers many models, so they may or may not be affected.

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