Drug recall

Zimmer Segmental System (ZSS) Cemented Stem / ZSS Cemented Stem, Smooth Stem Prosthesis, Hip…

FDA recall event 70500 · Class II · Zimmer, Inc.

Key facts

Event ID 70500
Recall numbers Z-1219-2015
Recalling firm Zimmer, Inc.
Product type Devices
Products Zimmer Segmental System (ZSS) Cemented Stem / ZSS Cemented Stem, Smooth Stem Prosthesis, Hip, Semi-Constrained, Metal/Ceramic/Polymer, Cemented or Non-Porous, Uncemented.
Classification Class II
Status Terminated
Voluntary or mandated Firm Initiated
Reason for recall PMMA coating does not meet specifications. Area of the stem may be missing PMMA coating.
Initiation date Feb 5, 2015
Report date Mar 11, 2015
Termination date Sep 23, 2015
City Warsaw
State IN
Country United States
FEI number 1000220733

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  • 1–9 Products in this recall
  • 10–99 FDA inspections of this firm (FEI)

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