FDA recall record

Zimmer TRABECULAR METAL MODULAR ACETABULAR SYSTEM, Shell with Cluster Holes, Porous 60mm recall — FDA Z-1496-2014

The shell was missing the locking ring.

Class IIclassification
Z-1496-2014official record ID
Apr 30, 2014report date

Recall record at a glance

Official recordZ-1496-2014
CategoryMedical Device Recalls
ClassificationClass II
FDA record statusTerminated
Recalling firmZimmer, Inc.
Report dateApr 30, 2014
Recall initiation dateApr 1, 2014
Quantity17 units
LocationWarsaw, IN, United States

Official product description

TRABECULAR METAL MODULAR ACETABULAR SYSTEM, Shell with Cluster Holes, Porous 60mm. Catalog number 00-6202-060-22; Hip implant component.

Why the product was recalled

The shell was missing the locking ring.

Distribution information

Worldwide Distribution: US (nationwide) in states of: US: GA, WI, NJ, CA, NY, NC, PA, FL, CT, ME, TX, and IL; and countries of: Australia and Canada.

How to read the classification

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Additional record details

Recall type: Voluntary: Firm initiated. Initial notification: Two or more of the following: Email, Fax, Letter, Press Release, Telephone, Visit.

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