Zimmer¿ M/L Taper Hip Prosthesis With Kinectiv¿ Technology Cementless — Class II medical device recall Z-2363-2018
Terminated recall by Zimmer Biomet, Inc., reported 2018-07-11. M/L Taper Hip Prosthesis and M/L Taper Hip Prosthesis with Kinectiv Technology manufactured prior to October 2
| Recall number | Z-2363-2018 |
|---|---|
| Product type | Medical device |
| Classification | Class II |
| Status | Terminated |
| Voluntary or mandated | Voluntary |
| Recalling firm | Zimmer Biomet, Inc., Warsaw, IN, United States |
| Recall initiated | 2018-05-30 |
| Classified | 2018-07-05 |
| Reported by FDA | 2018-07-11 |
| Terminated | 2020-05-28 |
| Countries outside the US | JP |
| Quantity | 227 |
Product
Zimmer¿ M/L Taper Hip Prosthesis With Kinectiv¿ Technology Cementless, Size 5; 00-7713-005-00
Reason for recall
M/L Taper Hip Prosthesis and M/L Taper Hip Prosthesis with Kinectiv Technology manufactured prior to October 2015 are being recalled due to the potential for black residue to be observed within the polyethylene bag containing the implant. The black residue is a combination of the titanium plasma spray used to create the porous surface of the implant and polyethylene bag containing the implant. The recalling firm states the residue is biocompatible. Risks include delay of surgery while locating a replacement device, and surgical intervention due to wear caused by debris.
Machine access
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