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Health product recall

Zimmer Hip and Shoulder Replacement Parts (2016-01-22)

Starting date:
January 22, 2016
Posting date:
February 8, 2016
Type of communication:
Medical Device Recall
Subcategory:
Medical Device
Hazard classification:
Type III
Source of recall:
Health Canada
Issue:
Medical Devices
Audience:
General Public, Healthcare Professionals, Hospitals
Identification number:
RA-57038

Affected Products

A. CONTINUUM,TRILOGY,ALLOFIT,METASUL TAPER

B. METASUL FEMORAL HEAD

C. SIDUS STEM-FREE SHOULDER HUMERAL HEAD

Reason

In a follow-up correction, Zimmer Biomet is removing from the field a subset (from Zimmer GmbH) of highly polished implants that were packaged in a low density polyethylene (LDPE) bag with a potential to adhere to the implants. In September 2013, customers were asked to examine devices before use and return any showing signs of LDPE adhesion. At that time a new bag was introduced that resolves the issue and prevents the bag from adhering to the implants.

Affected products

A. CONTINUUM,TRILOGY,ALLOFIT,METASUL TAPER

Lot or serial number

More than 10 numbers, contact manufacturer.

Model or catalog number
  • 00-8770-006-28
  • 00-8770-007-32
  • 00-8770-010-36
  • 00-8770-011-40
  • 00-8770-012-40
  • 00-8770-016-40
Companies
Manufacturer

Zimmer GmbH

Sulzer Allee 8,

Winterthur

8404

SWITZERLAND



B. METASUL FEMORAL HEAD

Lot or serial number

25657381P

2607439

2618962

2625382

2625925

2627484

2629374

2631721

2633988

2635169

Model or catalog number

00-8770-040-01

00-8770-040-02

00-8770-040-03

Companies
Manufacturer

Zimmer GmbH

Sulzer Allee 8,

Winterthur

8404

SWITZERLAND



C. SIDUS STEM-FREE SHOULDER HUMERAL HEAD

Lot or serial number

More than 10 numbers, contact manufacturer.

Model or catalog number

01.04555.380

01.04555.400

01.04555.420

01.04555.440

01.04555.460

01.04555.480

01.04555.485

01.04555.500

01.04555.505

01.04555.520

01.04555.525

Companies
Manufacturer

Zimmer GmbH

Sulzer Allee 8,

Winterthur

8404

SWITZERLAND