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Recall Observatory FDA recall evidence

Device product

Trilogy Acetabular AB Shells with Holes. The Trilogy Acetabular System is indicated for either cemented or uncemented use in individuals undergoing surgery for rehabilitating hip damage.

Z-0776-2013

September 14, 2012

Class II

Product summary

Firm
Zimmer, Inc.
Event
Event 63531
Status
Terminated
Classification
Class II
Quantity
275,952 units
Official record key
device-enforcement:Z-0776-2013

Official wording

Reason: Some units of Trilogy shells manufactured since March 2009 may be below the lower range of the pore size specification (as low as 28% vs. 30% porosity specification). On 10/31/2012, the firm expanded the recall action to include lots of Uni-Hole Trilogy Acetabular System shells.

Code information: 62054788 61901417 61984072 61901423 61901426 61901427 61901428 61901435 61901437 61278096

Distribution pattern: Worldwide Distribution-USA (nationwide) and the countries of Denmark, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, Spain, Sweden, UK, Poland, France, Australia, Chile, Canada, India, Japan, New Zealand, Peru, South Africa, Colombia, Ukraine, and UAE.

Derived failure modes

  • Unknown

    reason.no_named_rule · v1.0.0

    Some units of Trilogy shells manufactured since March 2009 may be below the lower range of the pore size specification (as low as 28% vs. 30% porosity specification). On 10/31/2012, the firm expanded the recall action to include lots of Uni-Hole Trilogy Acetabular System shells.