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Health product recall

Moore Hip Long Fenestrated Stem (2014-07-03)

Starting date:
July 3, 2014
Posting date:
July 10, 2014
Type of communication:
Medical Device Recall
Subcategory:
Medical Device
Hazard classification:
Type II
Source of recall:
Health Canada
Issue:
Medical Devices
Audience:
General Public, Healthcare Professionals, Hospitals
Identification number:
RA-40429

Recalled Products

Moore Hip Long Fenestrated Stem

Reason

Zimmer is initiating a recall of a single lot of Moore hip prosthesis long fenestrated stems in Canada due to packaging design verification test failures. Samples failed distribution and shipping testing when the Moore Hip Stem breached either the inner or outer package tray. Zimmer has not received any complaints of damaged package trays for the affected lot.

Affected products

Moore Hip Long Fenestrated Stem

Lot or serial number

62424469

Model or catalog number

00402101244

Companies
Manufacturer
Zimmer Inc.
1800 West Center Street
Warsaw
46580
Indiana
UNITED STATES