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FDA Recall #Z-0393-2013 — Class II — October 10, 2010

Recall #Z-0393-2013 Date: October 10, 2010 Classification: Class II Status: Terminated

Product Description

. 00789503601 VerSys Femoral Head Provisional 36mm -3.5 00789503602 VerSys Femoral Head Provisional 36mm +0 00789503603 VerSys Femoral Head Provisional 36mm +3.5 00789503604 VerSys Femoral Head Provisional 36mm +7 00789503605 VerSys Femoral Head Provisional 36mm +10.5 12/14 Neck Taper The provisional heads replicate final femoral implant geometry and are used to trial range of motion, joint stability, and determine appropriate femoral head size and offset during total hip arthroplasty.

Reason for Recall

Surgical technique instructions for the Versys and Slotted Provisional Femoral Heads have been enhanced to inform users that the head may become difficult to visually locate if it becomes displaced deep or medial to the iliopsoas tendon and provide non-invasive imaging methods that can be used to locate the head. To reduce incidence of sub-optimal fit between provisional femoral heads and the mat

Recalling Firm

Zimmer, Inc. — Warsaw, IN

Classification

Class II — May cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences.

Product Type

Devices

Product Quantity

128,946 all lots, all sizes

Distribution

Worldwide distribution: USA (nationwide) and countries of: Asia, Barbados, Canada, Europe, Mexico, Puerto Rico, San Juan, and South America.

Code Information

All lots distributed from lot 69998600 (2/20/1996) to present

Status

Terminated

Voluntary / Mandated

Voluntary: Firm initiated