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CPT Hip System, Parts 00-8114-002-10 and 00-8011-004-00 recallZ-0608-2014 · Zimmer, Inc. · initiated Dec 10, 2013

Class II Terminated All recalls posted in December 2013

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 is initiating a lot specific recall of the CPT Hip Stem, Versys Build-Up Block, and Trabecular Metal Reverse Glenosphere medical devices due to reports of the products being packaged in the incorrect outer carton. Product labels and patient labels are correct.

FDA root cause category: Labeling mix-ups

What the company is doing

Zimmer sent an Urgent Medical Device Recall letter dated December 10, 2013, to all affected customers. The letter identified the product, the problem, and the action to be taken by the customer. Customers were instructed to review the notification and ensure affected personnel were aware of the contents. If affected product was found, it should be quarantines and their Zimmer representative notified. The Zimmer sales representative will remove the recalled product from their facility. Customers with questions were instructed to call 1-877-946-2761. .

Recall details

Recall number
Z-0608-2014
Recall class
Class II
Status
Terminated
Initiated by the company
Dec 10, 2013
Posted by the FDA
Dec 30, 2013
Recalling firm
Zimmer, Inc.
Quantity
36
Product code
JDI
FDA submissions
K913649, K960658
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution -USA including OH, FL, WI, MI NJ, SC, CA, NC, PA, OR, WA, TN, KY, OK, KS, AZ, TX, CO, NV and Internationally to Germany. There have been 71 distribution events. Note that this product is lot controlled and may be distributed multiple times if it was returned and returned to the shelf. 7 units have been returned, including three through the complaint process, which leaves 64 affected units in the field subject to removal.

Product description

CPT Hip System, Parts 00-8114-002-10 and 00-8011-004-00 Hip joint metal/polymer semi-constrained cemented prosthesis. The CPT Hip System is indicated for cemented use in: Patients suffering from severe hip pain and disability due to rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, traumatic arthritis, polyarthritis, collagen disorders, avascular necrosis of the femoral head, and nonunion of previous fractures of the femur. Patients with congenital hip dysplasia, protrusio acetabuli, or slipped capital femoral epiphysis. Patients suffering from disability due to previous fusion. Patients with previously failed endoprostheses and/or total hip components in the affected extremity. Patients with acute femoral neck fractures. 510(k) K960658

Code information (models, lots, serial numbers)

Part 00-8114-002-10, Lot 62424414 Part 00-8011-004-00, Lot 62406423

Other devices under the same FDA submission

31 devices cleared under K913649, 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.

Other products in the same recall event

The FDA groups related products into one recall event (event 66968).

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