Moore & Thompson Hip Stems: FNSTRD HIP 38HDX127ST FNSTRD HIP 40HDX127ST FNSTRD HIP 41HDX127ST ...
FDA Device Recall #Z-2551-2014 — Class II — July 22, 2014
Recall Summary
| Recall Number | Z-2551-2014 |
| Classification | Class II — Moderate risk |
| Date Initiated | July 22, 2014 |
| Status | Terminated |
| Voluntary | Voluntary: Firm initiated |
Recalling Firm
| Firm | Zimmer, Inc. |
| Location | Warsaw, IN |
| Product Type | Devices |
| Quantity | 972,125 units |
Product Description
Moore & Thompson Hip Stems: FNSTRD HIP 38HDX127ST FNSTRD HIP 40HDX127ST FNSTRD HIP 41HDX127ST FNSTRD HIP 42HDX127ST FNSTRD HIP 43HDX127ST FNSTRD HIP 44HDX127ST FNSTRD HIP 45HDX140ST FNSTRD HIP 46HDX140ST FNSTRD HIP 47HDX140ST FNSTRD HIP 48HDX140ST FNSTRD HIP 49HDX140ST FNSTRD HIP 50HDX152ST FNSTRD HIP 51HDX152ST FNSTRD HIP 52HDX152ST FNSTRD HIP 53HDX152ST FNSTRD HIP 54HDX152ST FNSTRD HIP 55HDX152ST FNSTRD HIP 57HDX152ST FNSTRD HIP 60HDX152ST FNSTRD HIP 63HDX152ST FNSTRD HIP 38HDX140ST FNSTRD HIP 40HDX140ST FNSTRD HIP 41HDX140ST FNSTRD HIP 42HDX140ST FNSTRD HIP 43HDX140ST FNSTRD HIP 44HDX140ST FNSTRD HIP 45HDX152ST FNSTRD HIP 46HDX152ST FNSTRD HIP 47HDX152ST FNSTRD HIP 48HDX152ST FNSTRD HIP 49HDX152ST FNSTRD HIP 50HDX152ST FNSTRD HIP 51HDX152ST HIP PROS 38HDX105ST HIP PROS 40HDX105ST HIP PROS 41HDX105ST HIP PROS 42HDX105ST HIP PROS 43HDX105ST HIP PROS 44HDX105ST HIP PROS 45HDX105ST HIP PROS 46HDX105ST HIP PROS 47HDX105ST HIP PROS 48HDX105ST HIP PROS 49HDX105ST HIP PROS 50HDX105ST HIP PROS 51HDX105ST HIP PROS 52HDX105ST HIP PROS 53HDX105ST HIP PROS 54HDX105ST HIP PROS 55HDX105ST HIP PROS 57HDX105ST HIP PROS 60HDX105ST HIP PROS 63HDX105ST FNSTRD HIP 38HDX165ST FNSTRD HIP 40DX165ST FNSTRD HIP 41HDX165ST FNSTRD HIP 42HDX165ST FNSTRD HIP 43HDX165ST FNSTRD HIP 44HDX165ST FNSTRD HIP 45HDX165ST FNSTRD HIP 46HDX165ST FNSTRD HIP 47HDX165ST FNSTRD HIP 48HDX165ST FNSTRD HIP 49HDX165ST FNSTRD HIP 50HDX191ST FNSTRD HIP 51HDX191ST FNSTRD HIP 52HDX191ST FNSTRD HIP 53HDX191ST FNSTRD HIP 54HDX191ST FNSTRD HIP 55HDX191ST FNSTRD HIP 57HDX191ST FNSTRD HIP 60HDX191ST FNSTRD HIP 63HDX191ST FNSTRD HIP 38HDX165ST FNSTRD HIP 41HDX165ST FNSTRD HIP 43HDX165ST FNSTRD HIP 44HDX165ST FNSTRD HIP 46HDX165ST FNSTRD HIP 48HDX165ST FNSTRD HIP 49HDX165ST FNSTRD HIP 51HDX165ST HIP PROS 38HDX127ST HIP PROS 40HDX127ST HIP PROS 41HDX127ST HIP PROS 42HDX127ST HIP PROS 43HDX127ST HIP PROS 44HDX127ST HIP PROS 45HDX140ST HIP PROS 46HDX140ST HIP PROS 47HDX140ST HIP PROS 48HDX140ST HIP PROS 49HDX140ST HIP PROS 50HDX152ST HIP PROS 51HDX152ST HIP PROS 52HDX152ST HIP PROS 53HDX152ST HIP PROS 54HDX152ST HIP PROS 55HDX152ST HIP PROS 57HDX152ST HIP PROS 60HDX152ST HIP PROS 63HDX152ST HIP PROS 38HDX165ST HIP PROS 40HDX165ST HIP PROS 41HDX165ST HIP PROS 42HDX165ST HIP PROS 43HDX165ST HIP PROS 44HDX165ST HIP PROS 45HDX165ST HIP PROS 46HDX165ST HIP PROS 47HDX165ST HIP PROS 48HDX165ST HIP PROS 49HDX165ST HIP PROS 50HDX191ST HIP PROS 51HDX191ST HIP PROS 52HDX191ST HIP PROS 53HDX191ST HIP PROS 54HDX191ST HIP PROS 55HDX191ST HIP PROS 57HDX191ST HIP PROS 60HDX191ST HIP PROS 63HDX191ST
Reason for Recall
Zimmer is recalling sterile-packaged implants and instruments packaged in six different package configurations due to packaging design verification test failures. Specifically, multiple test samples from each of the six configurations failed simulated distribution and shipping testing when the devices either breached inner or outer package trays or seal integrity was lost.
Distribution Pattern
Worldwide Distribution.
Lot / Code Information
Item Numbers:00400500038, 00400500040, 00400500041, 00400500042, 00400500043, 00400500044, 00400500045, 00400500046, 00400500047, 00400500048, 00400500049, 00400500050, 00400500051, 00400500052, 00400500053, 00400500054, 00400500055, 00400500057, 00400500060, 00400500063, 00400600038, 00400600040, 00400600041, 00400600042, 00400600043, 00400600044, 00400600045, 00400600046, 00400600047, 00400600048, 00400600049, 00400600050, 00400600051, 00401000038, 00401000040, 00401000041, 00401000042, 00401000043, 00401000044, 00401000045, 00401000046, 00401000047, 00401000048, 00401000049, 00401000050, 00401000051, 00401000052, 00401000053, 00401000054, 00401000055,, 00401000057, 00401000060, 00401000063, 00402200038, 00402200040, 00402200041, 00402200042, 00402200043, 00402200044, 00402200045, 00402200046, 00402200047, 00402200048, 00402200049, 00402200050, 00402200051, 00402200052, 00402200053, 00402200054, 00402200055, 00402200057, 00402200060, 00402200063, 00402300038, 00402300041, 00402300043, 00402300044, 00402300046, 00402300048, 00402300049, 00402300051, 30400500038, 30400500040, 30400500041, 30400500042, 30400500043, 30400500044, 30400500045, 30400500046, 30400500047, 30400500048, 30400500049, 30400500050, 30400500051, 30400500052, 30400500053, 30400500054, 30400500055, 30400500057, 30400500060, 30400500063, 30402200038, 30402200040, 30402200041, 30402200042, 30402200043, 30402200044, 30402200045, 30402200046, 30402200047, 30402200048, 30402200049, 30402200050, 30402200051, 30402200052, 30402200053, 30402200054, 30402200055, 30402200057, 30402200060, 30402200063 EXPIRATION DATE PRIOR TO 2024-07
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Frequently Asked Questions
Sterility recalls for medical devices vary in severity. If you have already had a procedure using a potentially non-sterile device, contact your healthcare provider immediately — you may need monitoring for signs of infection. Symptoms to watch for include fever, redness or swelling at the surgical site, unusual pain, or discharge. For devices that have not yet been used, they should be quarantined and returned to the manufacturer per the recall notice. Non-sterile implants can cause serious infections; early detection and treatment are critical.
Class I recalls indicate a reasonable probability of serious adverse health consequences or death from the defect. Class II recalls involve products that may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or where serious consequences are remote. Class III recalls cover products not likely to cause any adverse health consequences, typically involving technical regulatory violations. The classification guides urgency — Class I recalls require immediate action, while Class III may simply involve returning a product or acknowledging a labeling change. Always read the specific recall notice for recommended patient actions.
Report problems with medical devices to the FDA through MedWatch at 1-800-FDA-1088 or online at FDA.gov/safety/medwatch. Healthcare facilities are required by law to report device-related serious injuries and deaths. Patients and consumers can also report voluntarily. Include the device name, manufacturer, model number, and a description of the problem and any patient outcome. Reports from patients and clinicians help the FDA identify emerging safety signals and may trigger investigations that lead to recalls of dangerous devices.
What Should You Do?
Stop using this device if you are affected by this recall. Contact your healthcare provider and the manufacturer immediately for guidance. Report adverse events to FDA MedWatch.