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Zimmer, Inc.: Multipolar Bipolar Cup Liner 22 mm LD.; Item 00-5001-040-22 Product Usage: The liner snaps into the Multipolar Bipolar Cup and serves as the articulation surface for the femoral head. The split poly locking ring helps contain the head within the liner and also provides a popping sound as conformation that the femoral head has completed seated, as noted in surgical technique 97-5003-003-00

Recall number
Z-0410-2013
Recalling firm
Zimmer, Inc.
Product
Multipolar Bipolar Cup Liner 22 mm LD.; Item 00-5001-040-22 Product Usage: The liner snaps into the Multipolar Bipolar Cup and serves as the articulation surface for the femoral head. The split poly locking ring helps contain the head within the liner and also provides a popping sound as conformation that the femoral head has completed seated, as noted in surgical technique 97-5003-003-00
Status
Terminated
Initiated
2012-08-31
Posted
2012-11-20
Terminated
2013-09-23
Reason
Zimmer Inc. is initiating a removal of the Multipolar Bipolar Cup Liner 22 mm J.D. (item 00-5001-040-22) due to reports that the split poly ring was incorrectly assembled.
Root cause
Process design
Action
Zimmer sent an Urgent Medical Device Recall letter to all affected consignees during the week of September 3, 2012. The letter identified the affected product, problem and actions to be taken. Customers were instructed to examine inventory immediately, quarantine the recalled product and return remaining inventory. Customers were advised to complete Inventory Return Certification form attached.
Quantity
195
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution - USA nationwide including the states of: AK, CA, IL, FL, HI, MI, MO, NC, NJ, NY, OH, PA, TX and the countries of Germany, Brazil, Canada, Japan, Taiwan, Thailand, India and Korea.
Lot, serial or model codes
Item 00-5001-040- 22; Lot 61261192, 61261194, 61296091.
510(k) numbers
["K833991"]
PMA numbers
not on file
Product code
KWY
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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