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Versys 6 inch Beaded Full Coat Plus Hip Prosthesis. Labeled as follows: a. VERSYS 6 INCH BEAD...

FDA Device Recall #Z-0722-2018 — Class II — August 1, 2017

Recall Summary

Recall Number Z-0722-2018
Classification Class II — Moderate risk
Date Initiated August 1, 2017
Status Terminated
Voluntary Voluntary: Firm initiated

Recalling Firm

Firm Zimmer Biomet, Inc.
Location Warsaw, IN
Product Type Devices
Quantity 38,069 units total

Product Description

Versys 6 inch Beaded Full Coat Plus Hip Prosthesis. Labeled as follows: a. VERSYS 6 INCH BEADED FC 19X160MM STD BODY STD NECK (Item No. 00894301906); b. VERSYS 6 INCH BEADED FC 21X160MM STD BODY STD NECK (Item No. 00784302106); c. VERSYS 6 INCH BEADED FC 22X160MM STD BODY STD NECK (Item No. 00784302206); d. VERSYS 6 INCH BEADED FC STEM 19X160MM LM (Item No. 00784301936); e. VERSYS 6 INCH BEADED FC STEM 20X160MM LM (Item No. 00784302036); f. VERSYS 6 INCH BEADED FC STEM 21X160MM LM (Item No. 00784302136); g. VERSYS 6 INCH BEADED FC STEM 22X160MM LM (Item No. 00784302236); h. VERSYS 6 INCH BEADED FC 14X160MM STD BODY STD NECK (Item No. 00784301406); i. VERSYS 6 INCH BEADED FC 15X160MM STD BODY STD NECK (Item No. 00784301506); j. VERSYS 6 INCH BEADED FC 16X160MM STD BODY STD NECK (Item No. 00784301606); k. VERSYS 6 INCH BEADED FC 17X160MM STD BODY STD NECK (Item No. 00784301706); l. VERSYS 6 INCH BEADED FC 18X160MM STD BODY STD NECK (Item No. 00784301806); m. VERSYS 6 INCH BEADED FC 18X160MM STD BODY EXT NECK (Item No. 00784301826); n. VERSYS 6 INCH BEADED FC 19X160MM STD BODY EXT NECK (Item No. 00784301926); o. VERSYS 6 INCH BEADED FC 20X160MM STD BODY STD NECK (Item No. 00784302006); p. VERSYS 6 INCH BEADED FC 20X160MM STD BODY EXT NECK (Item No. 00784302026); q. VERSYS 6 INCH BEADED FC 21X160MM STD BODY EXT NECK (Item No. 00784302126); r. VERSYS 6 INCH BEADED FC 22X160MM STD BODY EXT NECK (Item No. 00784302226); s. VERSYS 6 INCH BEADED FC 17X160MM LM BODY XEXT NECK (Item No. 00784301746); t. VERSYS 6 INCH BEADED FC 17X160MM LM BODY EXT NECK (Item No. 00784301756 u. VERSYS 6 INCH BEADED FC STEM 18X160MM LM (Item No. 00784301836); v. VERSYS 6 INCH BEADED FC 18X160MM LM BODY XEXT NECK (Item No. 00784301846); w. VERSYS 6 INCH BEADED FC 18X160MM LM BODY EXT NECK (Item No. 00784301856); x. VERSYS 6 INCH BEADED FC 19X160MM LM BODY XEXT NECK (Item No. 00784301946); y. VERSYS 6 INCH BEADED FC 19X160MM LM BODY EXT NECK (Item No. 00784301956); z. VERSYS 6 INCH BEADED FC 20X160MM LM BODY XEXT NECK (Item No. 00784302046); aa. VERSYS 6 INCH BEADED FC 20X160MM LM BODY EXT NECK (Item No. 00784302056); ab. VERSYS 6 INCH BEADED FC 21X160MM LM BODY XEXT NECK (Item No. 00784302146); ac. VERSYS 6 INCH BEADED FC 21X160MM LM BODY EXT NECK (Item No. 00784302156); ad. VERSYS 6 INCH BEADED FC 22X160MM LM BODY XEXT NECK (Item No. 00784302246); ae. VERSYS 6 INCH BEADED FC 22X160MM LM BODY EXT NECK (Item No. 00784302256) Components of the system are intended to replace the proximal femur, mid-shaft femur, distal femur, proximal tibia, and/or total knee in cases that require extensive resection and restoration.

Reason for Recall

The products being recalled exceeded the weight previously tested leading to a possibility of damage to the package and/or a compromised sterile barrier.

Distribution Pattern

Worldwide Distribution: US (nationwide) including states of: AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, PR, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI, WV, WY, and Puerto Rico; and to countries of: Austria, Australia, Bahamas, Brazil, Canada, China, Dominican Republic, England, France, Germany, Israel, Japan, South Korea, Lebanon, Malaysia, Mexico, Netherlands, Panama, Singapore, Spain, Switzerland, and Thailand.

Lot / Code Information

a. Item No. 00784301906 (Lot Expiration Date Before 05/31/2025); b. Item No. 00784302106 (Lot Expiration Date Before 06/30/2025); c. Item No. 00784302206 (Lot Expiration Date Before 01/31/2026); d. Item No. 00784301936 (Lot Expiration Date Before 06/30/2026); e. Item No. 00784302036 (Lot Expiration Date Before 01/31/2026); f. Item No. 00784302136 (Lot Expiration Date Before 02/28/2025); g. Item No. 00784302236 (Lot Expiration Date Before 07/31/2026); h.Item No. 00784301406 (Lot Expiration Date Before 07/31/2026); i. Item No. 00784301506 (Lot Expiration Date Before 06/30/2026); j. Item No. 00784301606 (Lot Expiration Date Before 06/30/2026); k. Item No. 00784301706 (Lot Expiration Date Before 06/30/2026); l. Item No. 00784301806 (Lot Expiration Date Before 03/31/2026); m. Item No. 00784301826 (Lot Expiration Date Before 04/30/2026); n. Item No. 00784301926 (Lot Expiration Date Before 11/30/2025); o. Item No. 00784302006 (Lot Expiration Date Before 11/30/2025); p. Item No. 00784302026 (Lot Expiration Date Before 07/31/2026); q. Item No. 00784302126 (Lot Expiration Date Before 07/31/2026); r. Item No. 00784302226 (Lot Expiration Date Before 09/30/2025); s. Item No. 00784301746 (Lot Expiration Date Before 07/31/2026); t. Item No. 00784301756 (Lot Expiration Date Before 07/31/2025): u. Item No. 00784301836 (Lot Expiration Date Before 07/31/2026); v. Item No. 00784301846 (Lot Expiration Date Before 07/31/2026); w. Item No. 00784301856 (Lot Expiration Date Before 06/30/2026); x. Item No. 00784301946 (Lot Expiration Date Before 07/31/2026); y. Item No. 00784301956 (Lot Expiration Date Before 09/30/2025); z. Item No. 00784302046 (Lot Expiration Date Before 07/31/2026); aa.Item No. 00784302056 (Lot Expiration Date Before 07/31/2026); ab. Item No. 00784302146 (Lot Expiration Date Before 07/31/2026); ac. Item No. 00784302156 (Lot Expiration Date Before 07/31/2026); ad. Item No. 00784302246 (Lot Expiration Date Before 07/31/2026); ae. Item No. 00784302256 (Lot Expiration Date Before 07/31/2026)

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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.

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