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CPT Femoral Stem 12/14 Neck Taper Extended Offset,(item 00-8114-001-10. CPT stems are primary cemented femoral hip stems

FDA device recall Z-0062-2013 · posted 2012-10-15 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
Zimmer, Inc.
Reason for recall
Zimmer Inc. is initiating a removal of the CPT Modular Stem (item 00-8011-001-00), CPT Stem Petite (item 00-8011-000-05; ) and CPT Femoral Stem 12/14 Neck Taper Extended Offset,(item 00-8114-001-10 ) because devices were packaged in incorrect cartons and distributed internationally and domestically. Zimmer received five complaints of this packaging issue.
Action taken
Zimmer Inc. sent an "URGENT MEDICAL DEVICE RECALL-LOT SPECIFIC" letter dated September 13, 2012 to all affected customers. The letter identified the product, problem, and actions to be taken by the customers. Consignees were asked to return all recalled product with a completed Inventory Return Certification Form. Contact the firm at 1-800-348-2759 for questions regarding this notice.
Root cause
Packaging change control
Status
Terminated
Product code
JDI
Quantity affected
59 both lots
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution-USA (nationwide) including the states of Indiana and Oklahoma and the countries of Australia, Thailand, Malaysia, Germany, India, Bulgaria, Egypt, UK, Russian FED, Slovak, and B
Date initiated
2012-09-13
Date posted
2012-10-15
Date terminated
2014-01-15
Location
Warsaw, IN

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