FDA recall record

Zimmer GmbH Biolox Option Taper Sleeve, Type 1 Taper, -6mm Neck - Indicated for use in total recall — FDA Z-3133-2024

Mislabeled: Incorrect sleeve in the packaging. The outer packaging is labeled as a standard neck sleeve, however, the product within the box is a -6mm…

Class IIclassification
Z-3133-2024official record ID
Sep 18, 2024report date

Recall record at a glance

Official recordZ-3133-2024
CategoryMedical Device Recalls
ClassificationClass II
FDA record statusOngoing
Recalling firmZimmer GmbH
Report dateSep 18, 2024
Recall initiation dateAug 8, 2024
Quantity58 units
LocationWinterthur, Switzerland

Official product description

Biolox Option Taper Sleeve, Type 1 Taper, -6mm Neck - Indicated for use in total hip replacement with cemented or non-cemented femoral and acetabular components. Item Number: 650-1064

Why the product was recalled

Mislabeled: Incorrect sleeve in the packaging. The outer packaging is labeled as a standard neck sleeve, however, the product within the box is a -6mm neck sleeve, and vice versa. The neck of the sleeve can be identified by the device etching as either STD or -6

Distribution information

Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide and the countries of Japan, Netherlands.

How to read the classification

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Additional record details

Recall type: Voluntary: Firm initiated. Initial notification: Letter.

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