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Zimmer Inc.: ZMR Crossover Instrumentation, utilized for the following ZMR devices: Porous Stem,Nitrited Porous Revision, Slotted Porous Bowed Stems with and without Compression Nut, Splined Straight Stem, Taper Stem and Bodies, Calcar Bodies, and Spout Bodies. Product Usage: The ZMR Hip Prosthesis is indicated for cementless total hip arthroplasty in patients whose bone stock is of poor quality or inadequate for other reconstruction techniques as indicated by deficiencies of the femoral head, neck or portions of the proximal femur.

Recall number
Z-0323-2012
Recalling firm
Zimmer Inc.
Product
ZMR Crossover Instrumentation, utilized for the following ZMR devices: Porous Stem,Nitrited Porous Revision, Slotted Porous Bowed Stems with and without Compression Nut, Splined Straight Stem, Taper Stem and Bodies, Calcar Bodies, and Spout Bodies. Product Usage: The ZMR Hip Prosthesis is indicated for cementless total hip arthroplasty in patients whose bone stock is of poor quality or inadequate for other reconstruction techniques as indicated by deficiencies of the femoral head, neck or portions of the proximal femur.
Status
Terminated
Initiated
2011-10-21
Posted
2011-12-01
Terminated
2013-08-29
Reason
This recall was initiated because it may not be clear to the surgeon whether the device can be used based on the instructions for use.
Root cause
Error in labeling
Action
The firm Zimmer, sent an "URGENT DEVICE CORRECTION" letter dated August 26, 2011 to Marketing Personnel, Distributors, Sales Representatives, Distribution Operation Managers, and Surgeons. The letters identified the reason for the recall, the product, and required actions to be taken. The letter also included Medwatch reporting information and a Certificate of Acknowledgement form to fax back to the recalling firm to confirm receipt of the recall notice. For questions contact Zimmer at 1-877-946-2761.
Quantity
119,284 total devices
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution - USA (nationwide) including Puerto Rico and the countries of: Algeria, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, China, Czech Republic, Denmark, Dubai/UAE, Eschbach, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hong Kong, Hungary, Italy, Japan, Jordan, Israel, Korea, Lebanon, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Peru, Poland, Portugal, Russia, S. Africa, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Slovakia, Spain, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey, UK, Ukraine, and Venezuela,
Lot, serial or model codes
Catalog Number 97-9990-007-00 Revision 1, 2010. All lots for all devices
510(k) numbers
["K031572","K994286"]
PMA numbers
not on file
Product code
LPH
Firm FEI
1000220733
Firm city
Warsaw
Firm state
IN
Firm country
not on file

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2026-09-28
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