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Health product recall

Segmental System,Polyethylene Inserts, B and C (2013-12-27)

Starting date:
December 27, 2013
Posting date:
January 17, 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-37601

Recalled products

  1. Segmental System, Polyethylene Insert, B
  2. Segmental System, Polyethylene Insert, C

Reason

Since launching the segmental system in 2007, Zimmer has received 13 complaints related to hyper-extension. This represents a complaint rate of approximately 0.4% since the product was introduced. Analysis of the explanted polyethylene insert also found that it typically exhibited anterior deformation in affected patients.

Affected products

A. Segmental System, Polyethylene Insert, B

Lot or serial number

More than 10 numbers, contact manufacturer.

Model or catalog number
  • 00-5850-012-95
Companies
Manufacturer
Zimmer Inc.
1800 West Center Street
Warsaw
46580
Indiana
UNITED STATES

B. Segmental System, Polyethylene Insert, C

Lot or serial number

More than 10 numbers, contact manufacturer.

Model or catalog number
  • 00-5850-013-95
Companies
Manufacturer
Zimmer Inc.
1800 West Center Street
Warsaw
46580
Indiana
UNITED STATES