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Zimmer Inc.: Zimmer Kinectivo Technology Modular Neck, BB, 12/14 neck taper, sterile, Zimmer, Warsaw, IN; Catalog Number: 00-7848-022-01. Orthopedic implant used in total hip arthroplasty.

Recall number
Z-1617-2009
Recalling firm
Zimmer Inc.
Product
Zimmer Kinectivo Technology Modular Neck, BB, 12/14 neck taper, sterile, Zimmer, Warsaw, IN; Catalog Number: 00-7848-022-01. Orthopedic implant used in total hip arthroplasty.
Status
Terminated
Initiated
2009-05-29
Posted
2009-07-27
Terminated
2009-12-22
Reason
The corner tab of the inner compartment lid was not folded under before the outer lid was sealed, resulting in lack of assurance of sterility.
Root cause
Packaging process control
Action
Zimmer, Inc. issued "Urgent: Device Recall" notices dated May 29, 2009 informing Consignees of the affected devices. Users were instructed to locate and return affected product and complete and return an Inventory Return Certification form via fax to the firm at 1-547-372-4265. For further questions, contact Zimmer, Inc. at 1-800-613-6131.
Quantity
147 of both products.
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution -- United States, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Czech Republic, Finland, France, Germany, Italy, Korea, Lebanon, Switzerland and United Kingdom.
Lot, serial or model codes
Lot Number: 60917793.
510(k) numbers
["K063251"]
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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device-recall-0001-of-0001.json.zip
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b87518bfe2e8
Published
2026-09-28
Read
2026-09-29T08:25:23.626Z

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