00789502601 VerSys Femoral Head Provisional 26mm -3 — Class II medical device recall Z-2474-2012
Terminated recall by Zimmer, Inc., reported 2012-10-10, distributed nationwide. Complaints have been received reporting sub-optimal fit between provisional femoral heads (VerSys and MIS) and
| Recall number | Z-2474-2012 |
|---|---|
| Product type | Medical device |
| Classification | Class II |
| Status | Terminated |
| Voluntary or mandated | Voluntary |
| Recalling firm | Zimmer, Inc., Warsaw, IN, United States |
| Recall initiated | 2011-04-01 |
| Classified | 2012-09-28 |
| Reported by FDA | 2012-10-10 |
| Terminated | 2014-05-16 |
| Distributed | Nationwide (US) |
| Countries outside the US | CA, CN, KR, MX |
| Lot numbers | 69998600 |
Product
00789502601 VerSys Femoral Head Provisional 26mm -3.5 00789502602 VerSys Femoral Head Provisional 26mm +0 00789502603 VerSys Femoral Head Provisional 26mm +3.5 00789502604 VerSys Femoral Head Provisional 26mm +7 00789502605 VerSys Femoral Head Provisional 26mm +10.5 12/14 Neck Taper The provisional heads replicate final femoral implant geometry y and are used to trial range of motion, joint stability, and determine appropriate femoral head size and offset during total hip arthroplasty.
Reason for recall
Complaints have been received reporting sub-optimal fit between provisional femoral heads (VerSys and MIS) and the mating components (ie stems and provisional femoral necks), in some cases alleging the fit was too loose and in other cases, alleging the fit was too tight. Intraoperative dislodging of the provisional head and the provisional head being left in-vivo after separating from mating comp
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