FDAClass IIMarch 4, 2015

Metasul Femoral Head - A modular head component is used recall: Contamination

Metasul Femoral Head - A modular head component is used in conjunction with a femoral stem component for replacement of the proximal femur in total…

Why was Metasul Femoral Head - A modular head component is used recalled?

Potential compromise of the inner sterile tray. If a compromised tray is detected, a delay in surgery may result. If undetected breach in both the inner and outer trays were to occur, and there is contamination present, a periprosthetic infection is possible, which could lead to revision.

What should I do if I have this product?

Review the official FDA enforcement record for current instructions.

What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.

Is my product affected?

Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official FDA record. Only products that match the listed product and lot, UPC or model codes are part of this recall.

Which lot codes, UPCs or models are affected?

Item numbers: 19.32.05; 19.32.06; 19.32.08; Lot #'s: 2560585, 2553420, 2556039, 2560586, 2563398

Product
Metasul Femoral Head - A modular head component is used in conjunction with a femoral stem component for replacement of the proximal femur in total…
Recalling firm
Zimmer Gmbh
Quantity
30
Distribution
Domestic: AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CT, DE, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MS, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, NC, ND, NE, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI, WV, WY International: Canada, Japan
Recall date
March 4, 2015
Classification
Class II
Status
Terminated
Agency
FDA (device)
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