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Centerpulse Orthopedics, Inc: RETi-LOCK Cluster-Hole Acetabular Shells with Sealed Screw-holes manufactured by Zimmer, Austin, Texas

Recall number
Z-0809-04
Recalling firm
Centerpulse Orthopedics, Inc
Product
RETi-LOCK Cluster-Hole Acetabular Shells with Sealed Screw-holes manufactured by Zimmer, Austin, Texas
Status
Terminated
Initiated
2003-09-30
Posted
2004-07-20
Terminated
2004-11-04
Reason
Compalints of acetabular shell disassociating with the bone.
Root cause
Other
Action
The firm called and issued letters on September 30, 2003 informing physicians of a complaint received. The letter requested that the physicians discontinue use of the device until and investigation could be conducted. On 03/8/2004 the firm issued a letter to Zimmer distributors to return all inventory.
Quantity
145 units
Distribution
Physicians in the following areas: CA, Washington D.C., MD, LA, ID, and WA
Lot, serial or model codes
Lot numbers: 1548942, 1548943, 1548944, 1548947, 1548948, 1548949, 1548950, 1553246, 1553248, 1553251, 1553252, 1553254, 1553259, 1553261, 1553262, 1553265, 1553266, 1553268, and 1553269
510(k) numbers
["K022985"]
PMA numbers
not on file
Product code
LZO
Firm FEI
2935620
Firm city
Austin
Firm state
TX
Firm country
not on file

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Published
2026-09-28
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