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VerSys Hip System, Beaded Fullcoat Stems, Zimmer, Inc., Warsaw, IN 46581

FDA device recall Z-1842-2014 · posted 2014-06-20 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
Zimmer, Inc.
Reason for recall
During routine inspection, beaded hip stem forgings received from supplier failed to meet ZES 2A-102. Processing of Beaded CoCrMo Alloy Hip Stem, material requirements per ATS #14-04818 and ATS #14-05549, respectively.
Action taken
On 6/2/2014 the firm sent "Urgent Medical Device Recall" letters to their customers. On 8/13/14, Zimmer contacted a distributor via phone pertaining to one additional lot (00-7843-011-06; lot 62547211) which had been included in the recall. Formal recall notices were issued to the distributor via email on 8/15/14.
Root cause
Nonconforming Material/Component
Status
Terminated
Product code
LPH
Quantity affected
147 units
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution-USA (nationwide) including the states of AL, AZ, CA, CO, CT, FL, GA, IL, IN, MA, MI, MN, NC, ND, NJ, NY, OH, OK, PA, TN, TX, VA & WI, and the countries of Canada, Colombia, Domi
Date initiated
2014-05-19
Date posted
2014-06-20
Date terminated
2015-03-24
Location
Warsaw, IN

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