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Recall Observatory FDA recall evidence

Device product

Zimmer¿ M/L Taper Hip Prosthesis With Kinective¿ Technology Cementless, Size 20; 00-7713-020-00

Z-2372-2018

May 30, 2018

Class II

Product summary

Firm
Zimmer Biomet, Inc.
Event
Event 80188
Status
Terminated
Classification
Class II
Quantity
138
Official record key
device-enforcement:Z-2372-2018

Official wording

Reason: M/L Taper Hip Prosthesis and M/L Taper Hip Prosthesis with Kinectiv Technology manufactured prior to October 2015 are being recalled due to the potential for black residue to be observed within the polyethylene bag containing the implant. The black residue is a combination of the titanium plasma spray used to create the porous surface of the implant and polyethylene bag containing the implant. The recalling firm states the residue is biocompatible. Risks include delay of surgery while locating a replacement device, and surgical intervention due to wear caused by debris.

Code information: 00114166 61068340 61081252 61269285 61294384 61308863 61729730 61774484 61985982 62225912 62356231 62478335 77004221

Distribution pattern: Products were distributed solely to Japan.

Derived failure modes

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    reason.no_named_rule · v1.0.0

    M/L Taper Hip Prosthesis and M/L Taper Hip Prosthesis with Kinectiv Technology manufactured prior to October 2015 are being recalled due to the potential for black residue to be observed within the polyethylene bag containing the implant. The black residue is a combination of the titanium plasma spray used to create the porous surface of the implant and polyethylene bag containing the implant. The recalling firm states the residue is biocompatible. Risks include delay of surgery while locating a replacement device, and surgical intervention due to wear caused by debris.