CPT Hip System, Parts 00-8114-002-10 and 00-8011-004-00 Hip joint metal/polymer semi-constrained cemented prosthesis. The CPT Hip System is indicated for cemented use in: Patients suffering from severe hip pain and disability due to rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, traumatic arthritis, polyarthritis, collagen disorders, avascular necrosis of the femoral head, and nonunion of previous fractures of the femur. Patients with congenital hip dysplasia, protrusio acetabuli, or slipped capital femoral epiphysis. Patients suffering from disability due to previous fusion. Patients with previously failed endoprostheses and/or total hip components in the affected extremity. Patients with acute femoral neck fractures. 510(k) K960658
This recall has been terminated (originally issued December 30, 2013).
- Company
- Zimmer Inc.
- Recall Initiated
- December 10, 2013
- Posted
- December 30, 2013
- Terminated
- September 11, 2014
- Recall Number
- Z-0608-2014
- Quantity
- 36
- Firm Location
- Warsaw, IN
- Official Source
- View on FDA website ↗
Reason for Recall
Zimmer is initiating a lot specific recall of the CPT Hip Stem, Versys Build-Up Block, and Trabecular Metal Reverse Glenosphere medical devices due to reports of the products being packaged in the incorrect outer carton. Product labels and patient labels are correct.
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution -USA including OH, FL, WI, MI NJ, SC, CA, NC, PA, OR, WA, TN, KY, OK, KS, AZ, TX, CO, NV and Internationally to Germany. There have been 71 distribution events. Note that this product is lot controlled and may be distributed multiple times if it was returned and returned to the shelf. 7 units have been returned, including three through the complaint process, which leaves 64 affected units in the field subject to removal.
Lot / Code Info
Part 00-8114-002-10, Lot 62424414 Part 00-8011-004-00, Lot 62406423
Root Cause
Labeling mix-ups
Action Taken
Zimmer sent an Urgent Medical Device Recall letter dated December 10, 2013, to all affected customers. The letter identified the product, the problem, and the action to be taken by the customer. Customers were instructed to review the notification and ensure affected personnel were aware of the contents. If affected product was found, it should be quarantines and their Zimmer representative notified. The Zimmer sales representative will remove the recalled product from their facility. Customers with questions were instructed to call 1-877-946-2761. .