Bone Screw, self-tapping The Trilogy shells are available in three configurations; uni, multi, a...
FDA Recall #Z-0824-2015 — Class II — November 21, 2014
Product Description
Bone Screw, self-tapping The Trilogy shells are available in three configurations; uni, multi, and cluster-holed. The multi and cluster-holed shells allow for the use of screws to provide additional fixation and security, particularly in those case where acetabular bone stock is deficient. The Trilogy Acetabular System is indicated for either cemented or uncemented use in skeletally mature individuals undergoing primary or revision surgery for rehabilitating hips damaged as a result of noninflammatory degenerative joint disease (NIDJD) or its composite diagnoses of osteoarthritis, avascular necrosis, protrusio acetabuli, traumatic arthritis, slipped capital epiphysis, fused hip, fracture of the pelvis, and diastrophic variant.
Reason for Recall
Analysis of returned complaint devices, product in inventory, and device manufacturing records has identified tool marks isolated to one specific machining mill to be the cause of the fractures. .
Recalling Firm
Zimmer Manufacturing B.V. — N/A
Classification
Class II — May cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences.
Product Type
Devices
Product Quantity
6,377
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution - USA (nationwide) and Internationally to Canada Australia Brazil Chile China Colombia Japan Malaysia Singapore South Korea Taiwan Albania Austria Belgium Bulgaria Canary Islands Czech Republic Denmark Egypt Finland France Germany Greece Hungary Ireland Italy Netherlands Norway Poland Portugal Russia Saudi Arabia Serbia Slovakia South Africa Spain Sweden Switzerland Turkey and United Kingdom.
Code Information
Item Number Lot Number 00-6250-065-35 62748089 00-6250-065-35 62754329 00-6250-065-35 62793494 00-6250-065-35 62793495 00-6250-065-35 62793501 00-6250-065-35 62793502 00-6250-065-35 62793503 00-6250-065-35 62813612 00-6250-065-35 62813613 00-6250-065-25 62784617 00-6250-065-25 62784618 2 00-6250-065-25 62784619 00-6250-065-25 62784621 00-6250-065-25 62784622 00-6250-065-25 62818701 00-6250-065-25 62818702 00-6250-065-25 62818703 00-6250-065-25 62818707 00-6250-065-25 62818709 00-6250-065-25 62818710 00-6250-065-25 62825611 00-6250-065-25 62836984
Status
Terminated
Voluntary / Mandated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
What Should You Do?
Stop using this medical device immediately and consult your healthcare provider. Contact the recalling firm for instructions on return or replacement. If you experienced an adverse event, inform your doctor.