12/14 Neck Taper 00789503201 VerSys Femoral Head recall
12/14 Neck Taper 00789503201 VerSys Femoral Head Provisional 32mm -3.5 00789503202 VerSys Femoral Head Provisional 32mm +0 00789503203 VerSys Femoral…
Why was 12/14 Neck Taper 00789503201 VerSys Femoral Head recalled?
Complaints have been received reporting sub-optimal fit between provisional femoral heads (VerSys and MIS) and the mating components (ie stems and provisional femoral necks), in some cases alleging the fit was too loose and in other cases, alleging the fit was too tight. Intraoperative dislodging of the provisional head and the provisional head being left in-vivo after separating from mating comp
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?
All lots distributed from lot 69998600 (2/20/1996) to present
- Product
- 12/14 Neck Taper 00789503201 VerSys Femoral Head Provisional 32mm -3.5 00789503202 VerSys Femoral Head Provisional 32mm +0 00789503203 VerSys Femoral…
- Recalling firm
- Zimmer, Inc.
- Quantity
- 231,641 all lots, all sizes
- Distribution
- Worldwide Distribution - USA (nationwide) and internationally to Canada, Mexico, South America, Europe, Puerto Rico, China, and Korea.
- Recall date
- October 10, 2012
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Terminated
- Agency
- FDA (device)