Recall Z-0391-2013— Zimmer, Inc.

Class II · Terminated

Class II FDA medical device recall by Zimmer, Inc., initiated 2010-10-10, terminated 2014-04-30. FDA's recall record names no specific 510(k) clearance for this event. Product: . 00789502801 VerSys Femoral Head Provisional 28mm -3.5 00789502802 VerSys Femoral Head Provisional 28mm +0 00789502803 VerSys Femoral Head Provisional 28mm +3.5 00789502804 VerSys Femoral Head Provisional 28mm +7 00789502805 VerSys Femoral Head Provisional 28mm +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: 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.
Classification
Class II
Status
Terminated
Initiated
2010-10-10
Terminated
2014-04-30
Firm location
Warsaw, IN, United States

Product description

. 00789502801 VerSys Femoral Head Provisional 28mm -3.5 00789502802 VerSys Femoral Head Provisional 28mm +0 00789502803 VerSys Femoral Head Provisional 28mm +3.5 00789502804 VerSys Femoral Head Provisional 28mm +7 00789502805 VerSys Femoral Head Provisional 28mm +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

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