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Health product recall

Versys Hip Cemented Revision / Calcar (2013-09-24)

Starting date:
September 24, 2013
Posting date:
October 28, 2013
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-36455

Recalled Products

Versys Hip Cemented Revision / Calcar 

Reason

Zimmer is initiating a lot specific recall of the Versys Hip system cemented revision / Calcar femoral stem due to insufficient sample availability for testing necessary to ensure sterile barrier integrity with the established statistical confidence.

Affected products

Versys Hip Cemented Revision / Calcar 

Lot or serial number

More than 100 numbers, contact manufacturer

Model or catalog number

More than 10 numbers, contact manufacturer

Companies
Manufacturer

Zimmer Inc.

1800 West Center Street

Warsaw

46580

Indiana

UNITED STATES