Device recall

Z-0845-2016: Bipolar Shell prosthesis, hip, semi-constrained, metal/ceramic/polymer, cemented…

FDA device recall · Class II · Zimmer Biomet, Inc.

Key facts

Recall number (Z-number) Z-0845-2016
Recall event 73142
Product Bipolar Shell prosthesis, hip, semi-constrained, metal/ceramic/polymer, cemented or non-porous, uncemented various sizes Use of the MultiPolar Bipolar Cup is indicated in: Fracture dislocation of the hip. Elderly, debilitated patients when a total hip replacement is contraindicated. Irreducible…
Product code KWY
Recalling firm Zimmer Biomet, Inc.
Recall class Class II
Status Terminated
Termination date May 23, 2017
510(k) numbers K833991
FEI number 1000220733

At a glance

  • 1–9 Linked 510(k)s
  • 10–99 Products in the same recall event
  • 10–99 Recalled products with this product code

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About FDA device recalls (products)

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Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Medical Device Recalls database

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