Medical Device Recalls
MARCQI posts Class I and Class II recalls that involve implantable devices because of the risk to patients. For reference, the definitions of these classes, according to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), are:
- Class 1 recall: a situation in which there is a reasonable probability that the use of or exposure to a volatile product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.
- Class 2 recall: a situation in which use of or exposure to a volatile product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences or where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote.
- Class 3 recall: a situation in which use of or exposure to a violative product is not likely to cause adverse health consequences.
- Medical Device Safety Alert: issued in situations where a medical device may present an unreasonable risk of substantial harm. In some case, these situations also are considered recalls.
- Correction or Removal: manufacturers and importers are required to make a report to FDA of any correction or removal of a medical device(s) if the correction or removal was initiated to reduce a risk to health posed by the device or to remedy a violation of the Act caused by the device which may present a risk to health.
2020 Class I Recalls (updated 3/17/2023)
September 2020
Recall # Z-2941-2020
- Microport Orthopedics- PROFEMUR Neck Long Titanium, Catalog Numbers: PHA01204, PHA01214, PHA01224, PHA01234, PHA01244, PHA01254, PHA01264. Hip prosthesis component; All lots/serial numbers
- MicroPort Orthopedics Inc. states that there have been reports of fractures of the long and extra-long Titanium modular femoral neck component after implantation
2024 Class II Recalls (updated 10/7/2024)
October 2024
Recall # Z-3171-2024
- Smith & Nephew – DIAMOND POINT, BOTH ENDS K-WIRE, REF 128042
- DIAMOND POINT, BOTH ENDS K-WIRE, REF 128042, metallic bone fixation fastener, Batch 23GNX0077 – Packaging error: a package contained K-WIRE .062X9 2PT DM wires instead of K-WIRE .045X9 2PT DM as described on the product label.
Recall # Z-3172-2024
- Smith & Nephew – DIAMOND POINT, BOTH ENDS K-WIRE, REF 128062
- DIAMOND POINT, BOTH ENDS K-WIRE, REF 128062, metallic bone fixation fastener, Batch 21KNX0074 – Packaging error: a package contained K-WIRE .062X9 2PT DM wires instead of K-WIRE .045X9 2PT DM as described on the product label.
September 2024
Recall # Z-3132-2024
- Zimmer GmbH – Biolox Option Taper Sleeve, Type 1 Taper
- Biolox Option Taper Sleeve, Type 1 Taper, Standard Neck, Item Number: 650-1066, Lot Number: 3185263 – Mislabeled: Incorrect sleeve in the packaging. The outer packaging is labeled as a standard neck sleeve, however, the product within the box is a -6mm neck sleeve, and vice versa. The neck of the sleeve can be identified by the device etching as either STD or -6.
Recall # Z-3133-2024
- Zimmer GmbH – Biolox Option Taper Sleeve, Type 1 Taper, 6mm Neck
- Biolox Option Taper Sleeve, Type 1 Taper, -6mm Neck, Item Number: 650-1064, Lot Number: 3185266 – Mislabeled: Incorrect sleeve in the packaging. The outer packaging is labeled as a standard neck sleeve, however, the product within the box is a -6mm neck sleeve, and vice versa. The neck of the sleeve can be identified by the device etching as either STD or -6.
Recall # Z-2410-2024
- Waldemar Link GmbH & Co. KG (Mfg Site) – LINK Endo Model M Tibial Components
- Endo Model M Tibial Components Modular Knee Prosthesis System, Model/Catalog Number: Various sizes, all product lots manufactured since 01-Jun-2022 – Process design, blind screws of the modular tibial component cannot be loosened intraoperatively, prolongation surgery due to intraoperatively change in procedure, probably to cementing technique.
Recall # Z-2411-2024
- Waldemar Link GmbH & Co. KG (Mfg Site) – LINK Endo Model SL Tibial Components
- Endo Model SL Tibial Components, Model/Catalog Number: Various sizes, all product lots manufactured since 01-Jun-2022 – Process design, blind screws of the modular tibial component cannot be loosened intraoperatively, prolongation surgery due to intraoperatively change in procedure, probably to cementing technique.
August 2024
Recall# Z-2450-2024
- CPT Hip Joint Metal
- CPT HIP Joint Metal – Polymer Semi-Constrained Cemented Prosthesis, used in Hip Arthroplasty – Affected product has an increased risk of postoperative perisprosthetic femoral fracture (PFF). The IFU is being updated to reflect the risk of PFF.
Recall # Z-1934-2024
- Corentec – LOSPA Tibial Insert
- LOSPA Tibial Insert – Model/Catalog Number: Various sizes – Due to unsupported 10 year expiration date.
Recall # Z-1935-2024
- Corentec – LOSPA Patella Component
- LOSPA Patella Componenet – Model/Catalog Number: 01.10.9XX – Due to unsupported 10 year expiration date
June 2024
Recall # Z-1265-2024
- Stryker – Triathlon Total Knee System
- NO 4 TRIATHLON TS PLUS TIB INS X3 POLY 16 MM, Catalog number 5537-G-416-E, Potential packaging breaches of inner blister and outer sterile blister.
Recall # Z-1625-2024
- Stryker – TRIDENTII HEMI CLUSTER
- TRIDENTII HEMI CLUSTER54E, Catalog number 702-11-54E – The acetabular shell may have excessive deburring, resulting in a smooth surface on the edge of the shell
Recall # Z-1624-2024
- Stryker – TRIDENTII HEMI CLUSTER
- TRIDENTII HEMI CLUSTER52E, Catalog number 702-11-52E – The acetabular shell may have excessive deburring, resulting in a smooth surface on the edge of the shell.
Recall # Z-1622-2024
- Stryker – TRIDENTII HEMI CLUSTER
- TRIDENTII HEMI CLUSTER48D, Catalog number 702-11-48D – The acetabular shell may have excessive deburring, resulting in a smooth surface on the edge of the shell.
May 2024
Recall # Z-1260-2024
- Stryker – Triathlon Total Knee System
- Triathlon Total Knee System, X3 TRIATHLON CS INSERT NO 6 10 MM – The reason for the recall is potential packaging breaches of the inner blister and outer sterile blister
April 2024
Recall # Z-1298-2024
- Waldemar Link GmbH & Co. KG (Mfg Site) – SPII Model Lubinus, Hip Prosthesis Stem
- SPII Model Lubinus, Long Stem Prosthesis Standard Neck, cemented – Due to two complaints, additional guidance is required on the correct interpretation of the carton label Size and Type columns to avoid misinterpretation during surgery.
Recall # Z-1297-2024
- Waldemar Link GmbH & Co. KG (Mfg Site) – SPII Model Lubinus, Hip Prosthesis Stem
- SPII Model Lubinus, Hip Prosthesis Stem XL Neck, cemented – Due to two complaints, additional guidance is required on the correct interpretation of the carton label Size and Type columns to avoid misinterpretation during surgery.
Recall # Z-1296-2024
- Waldemar Link GmbH & Co. KG (Mfg Site) – SPII Model Lubinus, Hip Prosthesis Stem
- SPII Model Lubinus, Hip Prosthesis Stem Standard Neck, cemented – Due to two complaints, additional guidance is required on the correct interpretation of the carton label Size and Type columns to avoid misinterpretation during surgery.
2023 Class II Recalls (updated 11/28/2023)
November 2023
Recall # Z-0214-2024
- Corin – Unity Total Knee System
- Unity Total Knee System, Model Number 112.001.34.- Potential for Unity CR Inserts Right size 6 from batch 529803 to be incorrectly labeled as Unity CR Inserts Right size 7 from batch 532405 and visa versa.
Recall # Z-0213-2024
- Corin – Unity CR Femur Right, Size 6,
- Unity CR Femur Right, Size 6, Model Number 112.001.32 – Potential for Unity CR Inserts Right size 6 from batch 529803 to be incorrectly labeled as Unity CR Inserts Right size 7 from batch 532405 and visa versa
Recall # Z-0158-2024
- Smith & Nephew – JOURNEY II BCS CONSTRAINED ARTICULAR INSERT Size 5-6, 10 MM Left
- JOURNEY II BCS CONSTRAINED ARTICULAR INSERT Size 5-6, 10 MM Left, REF 74029262; knee prosthesis – The JRNY II BCS XLPE ART ISRT SZ 5-6 LT 10MM was laser etched, labeled and packaged as a JRNY II BCS CNSTRD ART ISRT 5-6 LT 10MM. Also, a JRNY II BCS CNSTRD ART ISRT 5-6 LT 10MM was laser etched, labeled, and packaged as a JRNY II BCS XLPE ART ISRT SZ 5-6 LT 10MM.
Recall # Z-0157-2024
- Smith & Nephew – JOURNEY II BCS ARTICULAR INSERT, LEFT 10 MM SIZE 5-6,
- JOURNEY II BCS Articular Insert REF 74027262; knee prosthesis- The JRNY II BCS XLPE ART ISRT SZ 5-6 LT 10MM was laser etched, labeled, and packaged as a JRNY II BCS CNSTRD ART ISRT 5-6 LT 10MM. Also, a JRNY II BCS CNSTRD ART ISRT 5-6 LT 10MM was laser etched, labeled, and packaged as a JRNY II BCS XLPE ART ISRT SZ 5-6 LT 10MM
October 2023
Recall # Z-2519-2023
- Zimmer – M/L Taper Hip Prosthesis Extended Offset, Reduced Neck Length, Size 4 and Size 6 – Reason for recall is mixed-up of materials/components. The outer package labeling and product etch are for a Size 6, however, the implant is a Size 4, and vice versa.
June 2023
Recall # Z-1673-2023
- Smith & Nephew – ENGAGE Cementless Partial Knee System, Coated Tibial Insert,
- ENGAGE Cementless Partial Knee System, Coated Tibial Insert- Recent complaint data indicates that the revision rate may be trending higher than corresponding similar devices in global joint replacement registries. The data identifies a potential signal that the performance is an outlier versus the state of the art with respect to the risk for revision.
Recall # Z-1672-2023
- Smith & Nephew – ENGAGE Cementless Partial Knee System, Coated Tibial Tray, SZ 1 Left Medial
- ENGAGE Cementless Partial Knee System, Coated Tibial Tray, Part Numbers: a) REF 1-10012-100, SIZE 1-LEFT MEDIAL- Recent complaint data indicates that the revision rate may be trending higher than corresponding similar devices in global joint replacement registries. The data identifies a potential signal that the performance is an outlier versus the state of the art with respect to the risk for revision.
Recall # Z-1671-2023
- Smith & Nephew – ENGAGE Cementless Partial Knee System, Tibial Anchor Stem, SZ 1-2; Unicondylar knee prosthesis
- Smith & Nephew – ENGAGE Cementless Partial Knee System, Tibial Anchor Stem, Part Numbers: a) REF 1-10011-100 (SIZE 1-2), b) REF 1-10011-200 (SIZE 3-4), c) REF 1-10011-300 (SIZE 5-6); Unicondylar knee prosthesis- Recent complaint data indicates that the revision rate may be trending higher than corresponding similar devices in global joint replacement registries. The data identifies a potential signal that the performance is an outlier versus the state of the art with respect to the risk for revision.
Recall # Z-1670-2023
- Smith & Nephew – ENGAGE Cementless Partial Knee System, Porous Femoral components, various sizes
- Smith & Nephew – ENGAGE Cementless Partial Knee System, Porous Femoral components, various sizes- Recent complaint data indicates that the revision rate may be trending higher than corresponding similar devices in global joint replacement registries. The data identifies a potential signal that the performance is an outlier versus the state of the art with respect to the risk for revision.
April 2023
Recall # Z-1393-2023
- Smith & Nephew – JOURNEY II UNI XLPE TIBIA INSERT MEDIAL SZ 7-8 8MM
- JOURNEY II UNI XLPE TIBIA INSERT MEDIAL SZ 7-8 8MM A mispack occurred during the manufacturing process, resulting in the box incorrectly containing JOURNEY II UNI Tibia Insert Medical Size 1-2 12MM instead of the JOURNEY II UNI Tibia Insert Medial Size 7-8 8MM.
Recall # Z-1294-2023
- Zimmer-CoCr Femoral Head, XS, 38/-8, Taper 12/14 Item Number: 01.01012.384
- CoCr Femoral Head, XS, 38/-8, Taper 12/14-Intended to be used as a modular head component for articulation in total hip arthroplasty. Item Number: 01.01012.384 received an Update the compatibility matrix as referred to in the Instructions for Use (IFU) for the CoCr Femoral Head XS- removes the compatibility with the Epsilon Durasul Constrained Acetabular Liners from the matrix due to the range of motion in flexion/extension being less than 100 degrees as recommended per an internationally recognized standard
Recall # Z-1284-2023
- Biomet – G7 Acetabular System, Dual Mobility Acetabular Liner, 40mm, Size D, Model # 110024462
- G7 Acetabular System, Dual Mobility Acetabular Liner, 40mm, Size D, Model # 110024462 has an outer package where the labeling and product etch are a 40mm Site D liner, however, the implant is a 38mm Size C liner
Recall # Z-1263-2023, Z-1264-2023, Z-1265-2023, Z-1266-2023, Z-1267-2023
- DePuy – Attune Revision Tibial Insert, various sizes
- Attune Revision Tibial Insert (various sizes) received a higher than specified irradiation dose. This exceeds the validated range for exposure to gamma radiation of these devices and may result in changes to the implant material properties
March 2023
Recall # Z-1733-2022, Z-1732-2022, Z-1731-2022, Z-1730-2022, Z-1734-2022, Z-1728-2022, Z-1727-2022, Z-1726-2022, Z-1729-2022
- Exactech – GXL acetabular liners, various sizes
- Specific GLX acetabular polyethylene liners, packaged in non-conforming bags, may adversely impact the device and contribute to accelerated wear
Recall # Z-1850-2021, Z-1851-2021
- Corin Ltd – Corin TriFit, various sizes, hip prosthesis component
- Corin TriFit has units from one batch where TS size 2 stem were found to be labeled as a TriFit CF size 7 stem. And vice versa.
Recall # Z-1509-2022
- Corin Ltd – Corin METAFIX Hip Stem, size 3, standard, 135 degrees, collard hip stem, cementless, part number: 579.0103
- Corin METAFIX size 7 collarless stem from batch 478179 which was incorrectly labelled as a MetaFix size 3 collared stem from batch 485630
Recall # Z-1725-2022, Z-1726-2022, Z-1727-2022
- Exactech – GXL acetabular liners
- Specific GLX acetabular polyethylene liners, packaged in non-conforming bags, may adversely impact the device and contribute to accelerated wear
Recall # Z-0007-2023
- Zimmer – G7 Acetabular System, Acetabular Shell
- G7 Acetabular System, Acetabular Shell has outer sterile package cavity with a corner wall thickness that is below the specification. this corner wall could potentially crack during transit. potential risks include non-clinically or clinically significant extension of surgery or infection leading to surgical intervention
Recall # Z-0275-2023, Z-0276-2023
- MicroPort Orthopedics – Evolution MP Tibial Bases, various sizes
- Evolution MP Tibial Bases, various sizes has 1 confirmed incident where ETPKN2PL lot 1916559, size 2 Evolution MP Tibial Base, was opened during surgers and contained ETPKN7SL lot 1916715, size 7 Evolution MP Tibial Base, in the packaging
Recall # Z-0273-2023
- Corin Ltd – Utility Total Knee System
- The Utility Total Knee System’s internal packaging system for devices may have damage to the blisters potentially damaging the device or compromising the sterility of the packaging
Recall # Z-0466-2023, Z-0467-2023, Z-0468-2023, Z-0469-2023, Z-0470-2023, Z-0471-2023
- Zimmer – NexGen option stemmed tibial component, various sizes
- Nextgen option stemmed tibial component, various sizes, has clinically and statistically significant higher overall revision rates when these tibial components are used with either the legacy posterior stabilized flex or LPS flex gender solutions femoral components as compared to other total knee arthroplasties in the United Kingdom National joint registry
Recall # Z-0951-2023
- Depuy – Biostop F Bioresorbable Cement Restrictor
- Biostop F Bioresorbable Cement Restrictor is being removed as a precautionary measure because tested endotoxin levels were higher than recommended by the current FDA regulatory guidance…endotoxins have a potental to initiate inflammatory responses, ranging from a mild fever to potentially impact or damage to vital organs
Recall # Z-0726-2023, Z-0727-2023
- Corin Ltd – Corin BIOLOX Delta Mod Head, various sizes
- Corin BIOLOX Delta Mod Head size 36xl is labelled as the size 32xl and vice-versa
2022 Class II Recalls (updated 3/18/2022)
March 2022
Recall # Z-0670-2022
- Biomet – Acros Modular Revision Hip System, Standard Cone Prox Body, Porous Plasma, Size A, 60 MM; item number: 11-301301
- Acos Modular Revision Hip System, Standard Cone Prox Body, Porous Plasma in scope underwent an incorrect rework operation for the porous plasma sprayed coating. Internal testing indicated that the parts may not have sufficient adhesion strength
2021 Class II Recalls
November 2021
Recall # Z-0160-2022, Z-0159-2022
- Limacorporate S.P.A. – Bone Screw/ Vite, various sizes (ref 8420.15.010 and 8420.15.020)
- Limacorporate S.P.A. Bone Screw/ Vite, various sizes, has a potential that the length of bone screws identified on labeling may not correspond to the actual length of the screw included
September 2021
Recall # Z-2515-2021, Z-2514-2021, Z-2509-2021, Z-2510-2021, Z-2511-2021, Z-2512-2021, Z-2513-2021
- Aesculap – Univation X System Knee Implant Devices, various sizes
- Univation X System knee implant devices could malfunction, loosening the implant resulting in a potential revision surgery
Recall # Z-2348-2021
- Depuy – Attune Revision Cemented Stem 16×80 mm
- Package labeled as 16mm x 80mm contained a 16mm x 130mm stem instead and result in obtaining a replacement
August 2021
Recall #s Z-2264-2021, Z-2275-2021, Z-2265-2021, Z-2264-2021, Z-2263-2021, Z-2262-2021, Z-2266-2021, Z-2271-2021, Z-2272-2021, Z-2270-2021
- Biomet- Arcos Modular Revision Hip System High Offset Cone Proximal Body- Various sizes
- Arcos Proximal Cone Bodies could potentially exhibit chatter in the inner taper fretting corrosion and device failure in vivo leading to surgical intervention
Recall #s Z-2273-2021, Z-2269-2021, Z-2268-2021, Z-2267-2021, Z-2261-2021, Z-2262-2021, Z-2260-2021, Z-2259-2021, Z-2274-2021
- Arcos Modular Revision Hip System Standard Cone Proximal Body, various sizes
- o Arcos Proximal Cone Bodies could potentially exhibit chatter in the inner taper fretting corrosion and device failure in vivo leading to surgical intervention
Recall #s Z-2250-2021, and Z-2251-2021
- Exactech- BIOLOX delta Femoral Head, 36m O.D.
- o Biolox Delta Femoral Head was packaged and labeled as 170-36-00 (36mm +0), but the device was marked as 10-36-03 (36mm +3.5)
Recall #s Z-2242-2021
- Smith & Nephew- BHR Square Headed Nail Ref Catalog # 999908
- The nail head may become detached during surgery.
Recall #s Z-2133-2021, Z-2132-2021, Z-2115-2021, Z-2116-2021, Z-2117-2021, Z-2118-2021, Z-2119-2021, Z-2120-2021, Z-2121-2021, Z-2122-2021, Z-2123-2021, Z-2124-2021, Z-2126-2021, Z-2127-2021, Z-2128-2021, Z-2129-2021
- Exactech Connexion GXL acetabular polyethylene liners used in various systems for hip arthroplasty procedures
- Risk of edge-loading and premature prosthesis wear is possible in a specific subset of patients with certain implant configurations and surgical implant positioning
Recall #Z-2107-2021
- Arthrex- Anchor Suture
- Not properly sterilized, because the outer pouch seal on the Tyvek header was sealed closely to the foil pouch
July 2021
Recall # Z-2774-2020
- Smith & Nephew- Tibial Knee Prosthesis
- Due to an inconsistency in the raw material process, specific lots may contain units with internal non-homogenous material defects.
Recall # Z-0118-2021
- Smith & Nephew- Genesis (GII)
- The anterior locking detail does not meet its design specifications.
Recall #s Z-2331-2020, Z-2332-2020, Z-2333-2020, Z-2334-2020, Z-2335-2020, Z-2336-2020
- Smith & Nephew- R3 Coated Shells (various models)
- A manufacturing error resulted in out of specification R3 Acetabular Shells
February 2021
Recall # Z-0802-2021
- Depuy Orthopaedics, Inc.- Pinnacle Cups, Various Catalog Numbers and Lot Numbers
- Certain Pinnacle Cup devices may potentially exhibit an oversized “minor diameter”, which could lead the Apex HE to thread through the shell of the cup without stopping or to protrude internally as a result of “cross-threading”. If cross-threading occurs, physicians will not feel the positive stop of the Apex HE against the cup.
2020 Class II Recalls
November 2020
Recall # Z-0332-2021
- Zimmer Biomet- ZCA All Poly Acetabular Cup Longevity Crosslinked Polyethylene, I.D. 32mm, Neutral, O.D. Cup with Spacers, 49 mm. Catalog Number: 8065-546-32 All Lot numbers.
- Sterilant (hydrogen peroxide) used in acetabular cup hip prosthesis component was not evaluated to confirm the biocompatibility of the residual sterilant. Cannot rule out the potential for adverse tissue reactions
Recall # Z-0344-2021
- Zimmer Biomet- ZCA All Poly Acetabular Cup Longevity Crosslinked Polyethylene, I.D. 32 mm, Neutral, O.D. Cup with Spacers, 55 mm. Catalog Number: 00-8065-552-32. All Lot numbers.
- Sterilant (hydrogen peroxide) used in acetabular cup hip prosthesis component was not evaluated to confirm the biocompatibility of the residual sterilant. Cannot rule out the potential for adverse tissue reactions
October 2020
Recall # Z-0057-2021
- Zimmer Biomet- Dual Mobility Vivacit-E Bearing, Model Number 110031009; Lot Number 64755636
- The outer package is labeled as a Size C 38 mm, however, the implant inside the package is a Size E 42 mm
Recall # Z-0081-2021
- Zimmer Biomet- Regenerex Primary Taper Cap Item Number 141269; Lot Numbers: 015800 324440 685300 023900 324440R 696280 058930 389060 821980 200720 418430 890320 313260 646040 997610
- Product not properly being aligned with the adequate gamma sterilization group and result in the product not being properly sterilized
Recall # Z-0097-2021
- Zimmer Biomet- Hip Products
- RingLoc Bi-Polar Hip System Acetabular Cup ArCom:
Acetabular Bi-Polar Cup, E1 Antioxidant Infused, 28 MM, 41 MM:
Item No. 110010458; Lot No. 710930; UDI No. (01) 00880304568747 (17) 230614 (10) 710930 - RingLoc Hip system Acetabular Bi-Polar Cup:
Acetabular Cup, ArCom, 41 MM OD, 28 MM ID:
Item No. 11-165206, Lot No. 649750; UDI No. (01) 00880304001923 (17) 230614 (10) 649750 - RingLoc Bi-Polar Hip System Acetabular Cup ArCom:
Acetabular Cup, ArCom, 52 MM OD, 28 MM ID:
Item No. 11-165228; Lot No. 433290; UDI No. (01) 00880304001930 (17) 230612 (10) 433290- The affected lots were gamma sterilized twice. Sufficient data does not exist to support the functionality, shelf life, or package integrity for more than one-time sterilization.
- RingLoc Bi-Polar Hip System Acetabular Cup ArCom:
August 2020
Recall # Z-2948-2020
- MicroPort Orthopedics- PROFEMUR Titanium and Cobalt Chrome modular necks
- MicroPort Orthopedics Inc. is voluntarily recalling any existing inventory of PROFEMUR¿ Titanium and Cobalt Chrome modular necks with previous package insert versions to replace the PROFEMUR¿ Hip System Package Insert with the most recent revision (150803-8)
Recall # Z-2849-2020
- Conformis iTotal Cruciate Retaining (CR) Knee Replacement System- Orthopedic Implant
Cat: TCR-121-1111-010102, (ITOTAL CR IPOLY XE IMPLANT KIT LEFT)- Outer box labels for kit 0469247 correct, however the boxes contained the implants and jigs for 0468920
May 2020
Recall # Z-2145-2020
- Zimmer Biomet- Hip Products
Item Number:
1) 110010462 RingLoc Hip System, Acetabular Bi-Polar Cup, 28 MM X 51 MM
2) 11-165218 RingLoc Bi-Polar Hip System, Acetabular Cup, 28 MM X 47 MM
3) XL-105916 588500 RingLoc Hip System, Acetabular Liner, 36 MM, Size 26- Potential presence of elevated endotoxin levels that exceed the specification limit
Recall # Z-2146-2020
- Zimmer Biomet- Knee Products:
1) 141356 Regenerex Series-A Patella 3 Peg, 31 MM
2) 141358 Regenerex Series-A Patella 3 Peg, 37 MM- Potential presence of elevated endotoxin levels that exceed the specification limit
Recall # Z-2147-2020
- Zimmer Biomet- Knee Product: 150414 Orthopedic Salvage System (OSS) Tibial Bearing, 20 MM Standard; Lot Numbers: UDI Number 292720 (01)00880304006492(17)211222(10)292720
- Potential presence of elevated endotoxin levels that exceed the specification limit
Recall # Z-2149-2020
- Zimmer Biomet- Knee Products: AGC Knee System PS Molded Tibial Component, various product and lot numbers
- Potential presence of elevated endotoxin levels that exceed the specification limit
Recall # Z-2150-2020
- Zimmer Biomet- Knee Products:
- 183622 Vanguard Knee System PS Tibial Bearing, 12 MM X 63/67 MM
- 183620 Vanguard Knee System PS Tibial Bearing, 10 MM X 63/67 MM
- 189048 Vanguard Knee System, AS Tibial Bearing, 18 MM X 67 MM
- 189082 Vanguard Knee System, AS Tibial Bearing, 12 MM X 75 MM
- Potential presence of elevated endotoxin levels that exceed the specification limit
Recall # Z-2151-2020
- Zimmer Biomet- Knee Products:
- 189260 Vanguard Knee System, CR-L Mono Lock Tibial Bearing, 10 MM X 71 MM
- 189720 Vanguard Knee System, CR Mono Lock Tibial Bearing, 10 MM X 83 MM
- 189320 Vanguard Knee System, CR-L Mono Lock Tibial Bearing, 10 MM X 83 MM
- 189700 Vanguard Knee System, CR Mono Lock Tibial Bearing, 10 MM X 79 MM
- 189704 Vanguard Knee System, CR Mono Lock Tibial Bearing, 14 MM X 79 MM
- Potential presence of elevated endotoxin levels that exceed the specification limit
Recall # Z-2152-2020
- Zimmer Biomet- Knee Products: Vanguard Knee System, PS Mono Lock Tibial Bearing; various product and lot numbers
- Potential presence of elevated endotoxin levels that exceed the specification limit
Recall # Z-2153-2020
- Zimmer Biomet- Knee Products: Vanguard Knee System, PS/PS+ Tibial Bearing; various product and lot numbers
- Potential presence of elevated endotoxin levels that exceed the specification limit
Recall # Z-2154-2020
- Zimmer Biomet- Knee Products:
1) 184762 Knees Vanguard Knee System, Series-A Standard Patella, 28 MM;
2) 184764 Knees Vanguard Knee System, Series-A Standard Patella, 31 MM
- Potential presence of elevated endotoxin levels that exceed the specification limit
Recall # Z-2155-2020
- Zimmer Biomet- Knee Products: Vanguard M Partial Knee System MonoBlock Tibial Tray, various product and lot numbers
- Potential presence of elevated endotoxin levels that exceed the specification limit
Recall # Z-2156-2020
- Zimmer Biomet- Knee Product: TMJPM-1510 Microfixation Custom Made Device, Left PM-TMJ Model (01)00841036226534(17)220111(10)735550
- Potential presence of elevated endotoxin levels that exceed the specification limit
March 2020
Recall # Z-1478-2020
- Aesculap Implant Systems LLC- Columbus R/PS TIB.PLATEAU Cemented, various sizes, Knee implant components, model nos.
- Low Density Polyethylene (LDPE) particles may be present on the surface of the implant upon the opening of the inner packaging
Recall # Z-1479-2020
- Aesculap Implant Systems LLC- COLUMBUS CR/PS TIB.PLAT.PLASMAPORE, Knee implant components, various sizes, model nos.
- Low Density Polyethylene (LDPE) particles may be present on the surface of the implant upon the opening of the inner packaging
Recall # Z-1480-2020
- Aesculap Implant Systems LLC – COLUMBUS CRA/PSA TIB.PLAT.CEMENTED, Knee implant components, various sizes, model nos.
- Low Density Polyethylene (LDPE) particles may be present on the surface of the implant upon the opening of the inner packaging
Recall #: Z-1481-2020
- Aesculap Implant Systems LLC – AS COLUMBUS CR/PS TIB.PLAT.CEMENTED, Knee implant components, various sizes, model numbers
- Low Density Polyethylene (LDPE) particles may be present on the surface of the implant upon the opening of the inner packaging.
Recall # Z-1482-2020
- Aesculap Implant Systems LLC- COLUMBUS REV F TIBIA OFFSET CEMENTED, Knee implant components, various sizes, model nos.
- Low Density Polyethylene (LDPE) particles may be present on the surface of the implant upon the opening of the inner packaging.
2019 Class II Recalls
April
- Biomet RingLoc Hip System Self Tapping Bone Screw 6.5mmx20mm, Prod ID 103531
- Two lengths of the 6.5mm RingLoc Hip System Self-Tapping Bone Screw may have the potential for the 20mm screws to be packaged as 30mm screws and vice versa.
- Biomet RingLoc Hip System Self Tapping Bone Screw 6.5mmx30mm, Prod ID 103533
- Two lengths of the 6.5mm RingLoc Hip System Self-Tapping Bone Screw may have the potential for the 30mm screws to be packaged as 20mm screws and vice versa.
2018 Correction or Removal
- Error in labeling.
2018 Class 2 Recalls
May
- Vanguard Knee System PS Tibial Bearing
- The label master file was errantly set up as a 63/37mm instead of a 63/67mm. There is no 63/37 size offered, and the product is laser marked with the correct size.
- Vanguard Complete Knee System E1 PS Tibial Bearing
- Two lots of tibial bearings were commingled. There is a possibility that a 14mm tibial bearing is packaged in a box labeled as 12 mm tibial bearing and vice versa.
- Biomet Modular Primary Tibial Tray Implants (size 75 mm)
- One lot of 75mm tibial tray is potentially etched and labeled as a 79 mm tibial tray.
- Stryker Restoris MCK Tibial Baseplate
- Error in labeling. The labeling of the implant box outer label states the correct size of the implant. The patient sticker located inside the outer box states the incorrect size of the implant.
April
- Zimmer Segmental System Proximal Femoral Component 38mm Offset, Model #00-5850-030-38
- There is a potential for debris in the hole on the superior lateral aspect of the device as a result of machining which may not have been adequately removed during the subsequent cleaning process.
March
- Error in labeling.
- These devices are being recalled based on elevated revision rates observed as part of the device manufacturer’s post-market surveillance process.
- The LDPE bag packaging for various highly polished hip and knee implants may adhere to the
highly polished surface, leaving residue or material from the LDPE bag on the implant after it is
removed from the bag.- Zimmer Biomet VERSYS BEADED FULLCOAT CALCAR HIP PROSTHESIS
- Zimmer Biomet VERSYS 10 INCH BEADED FC REV 15.0X250MM BOWED LT & RT
- Zimmer Biomet VERSYS 10 INCH BEADED FC REV 13.5X250MM BOWED LT and RT
- Zimmer Biomet VERSYS 7.5 INCH BEADED FC REV 13.5X190MM STRAIGHT
- Zimmer Biomet VERSYS 6 INCH BEADED FC 15X160MM STD BODY STD NECK
- Zimmer Biomet VERSYS 6 INCH BEADED FC 14X160MM STD BODY EXT & STD NECK
- Zimmer Biomet VERSYS 6 INCH BEADED FC 13X160MM LM BODY EXT NECK & STD NECK
- Zimmer Biomet VERSYS 6 INCH BEADED FC 12X160MM LM BODY EXT NECK
- Zimmer Biomet CPT 12/14 COCR, SIZE 0, STD
- Zimmer Biomet CPT 12/14 COCR REVISION SIZE 2 180MM
- Zimmer Biomet CPT 12/14 COCR SIZE 1 EXT
- Zimmer Biomet CPT 12/14 COCR Sz 2 Multiple Lot Numbers
- Zimmer Biomet CPT 12_14 COCR Sz 2 STD Multiple Lot Numbers
- Zimmer Biomet BIPOLAR METAL SHELL 48 MM OD
- Zimmer Biomet CPT 12/14 COCR SIZE 2 EXT
- Zimmer Biomet NEXGEN POROUS, HA/TCP, UNCEMENTED FEM & TIB BASEPLATE, SZ C thru G, LT & RT, MINUS
- Zimmer Biomet Nexgen Porous, HA/TCP, Uncemented Fem & Tib Baseplate, SZ C thru G, LT & RT, MINUS, MULTIPLE CAT #S
- Zimmer Biomet NEXGEN POROUS, UNCEMENTED FEMORAL AND TIB BASEPLATE, SZ E & F, LT
- Zimmer Biomet NEXGEN POROUS, HA_TCP, UNCEMENTED FEM & TIB BASEPLATE, SZ C thru G, LT&RT
- Zimmer NexGen LPS Option Fem Comps Sz C thru H
- Zimmer NexGen LPS Fem Comp Sz B thru G
- Zimmer NexGen LPS Fem Comp Sz G, Left
- Zimmer NexGen LPS Precoat Femoral Sz D & E
- Zimmer NEXGEN LPS Flex Precoat Fem Comp, Sz B thru G
- Zimmer NEXGEN LPS Flex Porous Fem Comp, Sz E
- Zimmer NexGen LPS Precoat Femoral Sizes D thru F
- Zimmer NexGen LPS Flex Option Fem Comp
- Zimmer NEXGEN LPS Flex GSF Option, SZ C thru G, LT & RT
- Zimmer NEXGEN LPS Flex GSF Porous Fem, SZ F, RT
- Zimmer NEXGEN CR Flex Option Femoral Minus, Sz C thru G
- Zimmer NEXGEN CR Flex Opt Femoral, Sz C thru G, LT & RT
- Zimmer NEXGEN CR Flex Porous Femoral
- Zimmer NexGen CR Flex GSF Precoat, SZ C thru G, LT & RT
- Zimmer The Natural Knee II Sys Cancellous Structured Titanium Porous Coating
- Zimmer Natural Knee Flex_NexGen CR Flex
- Zimmer Natural Knee Flex GSF NonPorous Fem
- Zimmer Natural Knee Flex GSF Porous Fem
- Zimmer NEXGEN Complete Knee Solution Legacy Posterior Stabilized, Sz H-Right
- Zimmer NEXGEN Complete Knee Solution Legacy Posterior Stabilized, LCCK, Sz C thru F
- Zimmer NEXGEN Complete Knee System Precoat Fem Comp
- Zimmer NEXGEN Knee System CR Option Fem Comp
- Zimmer NEXGEN Complete Knee Solution CR
- Zimmer NEXGEN Knee, SZ 4 thru 8, LT AND RT
- Zimmer PFJ Fem Cemented
- Zimmer PFJ Fem Cemented, SZ 4, RT
- Zimmer Unicomp Knee, SZ B thru F, RT & LT, MED & LAT
- Zimmer Unicomp Knee, RT and LT, SM, REG and LGE
February
- The products being recalled exceeded the weight previously tested leading to a possibility of
damage to the package and/or a compromised sterile barrier. - Error in labeling. Wrong device description of the label identifying the implant. The affected lot numbers are being recalled because the device listed on the package may not be correct.
- The affected products are labeled and etched as F-44 mm liners; however, the physical products could potentially be E-42 mm liners.
- The affected AGC 2000 LP Patella products were overmolded leaving the outside diameter nonconforming to the print dimension.
- Knee implant components (tibial bearings) are labeled with the incorrect size.
January
- There is a possibility that the patient label inside the product box was incorrectly labeled. The outer box label and actual product are correctly identified but the internal patient label could be incorrect. There are Class II Recalls for the following Zimmer Biomet devices:
- Biolox Delta Option Ceramic Heads, 32MM, Model #650-1056
- Ceramic Option Type 1 Taper Sleeve, -6, Model #650-1064
- Echo Bimetric Porous Femoral Hip System, 9×125, Model #192009
- OSS Distal Femoral LT ASSY, 19CM, Model #CP111828
- OSS Distal Femoral RT ASSY, 19CM, Model #CP111817
- OSS Cemented IM Stem 12×150, Model #150366
- Device was distributed with the etching missing from the product:
- Medacta has observed a worldwide occurrence rate of postoperative insert screw backout
of approximately 0.1%:
2017 Class 2 Recalls
July
- MAKO RIO Robotic-arm
- An intermittent electrical problem that could lead to a loss of system power due to a loose screw connection
April
- Zimmer Biomet Various Polyethylene Implants
- Sports Med
- Repicci II Tibial Components
- Zimmer Biomet Custom Polyethlylene Implants
- Zimmer Biomet Various Polyethylene Implants- Hips
- Endotoxin levels higher than process maximum limits were discovered in the identified polyethylene components.
- Multiple products including Active Articulation, Biolox Delta Option Head, RingLoc
March
Field Safety Notice
- Zimmer Biomet – Cementless Oxford Partial Knee Unicompartmental Knee Replacement System
- Biomet UK issued a voluntary field safety corrective action; analysis identified a world wide occurrence of 0.12% of patients experiencing tibial plateau fractures.
- Smith Nephew Inc – Reflection Dead Blow Mallet
- In a small number of cases, cracks that occur in the welds of the head of the mallet have resulted in the escape of some lead beads.
February
January
Instruments
- Exactech Logic Fit Tibial Tamp Head
- Exactech 1.5” Novation Calcar Planer Guide Tip
- Orthosize Templating Version 1.2.6 Echo Bi-Metric Hip Stem Digital Templates (Zimmer Biomet)
- Stryker Instruments Precision Match Head, Precision Round, MIS (minimally invasive surgery) product to remove osseous material during surgical cases. Multiple sizes.
- Stryker Restoris RIO Reamer Handle, Offset, MAKO Rx only
- Handle that is used to hold surgical components during acetabular reaming in MAKO Total Hip Procedures
- Mako RIO THA Application User Guides
- Five AFMEA Riskk Control Measures are missing from the User Guides.
- Vanguard Total Knee, Punch Thru TRL Plates, 63mm, 67mm, 71mm, 75mm, 79mm
Biomet:
- Oxford Knee System Tibial Resector Body Tube & Guides
- Oxford Knee System Femoral Slap Hammer
- Oxford Partial Knee System (in the following sizes):
- Left Medial Tibial Trial Tray Size A
- Left Medial Tibial Trial Tray Size B
- Left Medial Tibial Trial Tray Size C
- Left Medial Tibial Trial Tray Size D
- Left Medial Tibial Trial Tray Size E
- Left Medial Tibial Trial Tray Size F
- Phase 3 Tibial Template L Medial Size B
- Phase 3 Tibial Template L Medial Size C
- Phase 3 Tibial Template R Medial Size A
- Phase 3 Tibial Template R Medial Size B
- Phase 3 Tibial Template R Medial Size C
- Phase 3 Tibial Template R Medial Size D
- Right Medial Tibial Trial Tray Size A
- Right Medial Tibial Trial Tray Size B
- Right Medial Tibial Trial Tray Size C
- Right Medial Tibial Trial Tray Size D
- Right Medial Tibial Trial Tray Size E
- Right Medial Tibial Trial Tray Size F
- Oxford Unicompartmental Knee Phase 3 Shim Size 1
- Oxford Unicompartmental Knee Phase 3 Shim Size 2
- Oxford Unicompartmental Knee Phase 3 Shim Size 3
- Oxford Unicompartmental Knee Phase 3 Tibial Impactor
2016 Class 1 Recalls
Instrument
DuPuy Synthes Power Tool System Battery Adaptor
Greatbatch Medical Standard Offset Cup Impactor – Inadequate Sterilization
2016 Class 2 Recalls
Posted April, 2016
The following Class II Recall Notifications from Zimmer Biomet include a variety of catalog and lot numbers. The reason, cause, and action for each recall can be found in each of the .pdf documents listed here for your reference. A link to the FDA website for each recall is also included at the bottom of each .pdf file. Please review the details to determine any impact to your cases.
The reason, cause, and action for the recalls listed below is as described by the FDA on its website:
Manufacturer Reason for Recall
As a result of the insufficient sealer calibration data for product packaged in firm’s Building II between August 2010 and April 2013. The affected products are sterile.
FDA Determined Cause 2
Packaging
Action
Zimmer Biomet sent an Urgent Medical Device Recall Letter, dated January 11, 2016, to Distributors, Sales Representatives, Operation Managers, and Risk Managers. 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 that relevant personnel are aware of the contents.
- Assist your Zimmer Biomet sales representative with the quarantine of any affected product.
- Your Zimmer Biomet sales representative will remove the recalled product from your facility.
- Complete and return the attached Certificate of Acknowledgment form to corporatequality.postmarket@zimmerbiomet.com.
- If after reviewing this notification you have further questions or concerns please call
Customer Service at 1-800-348-2759, or contact your Zimmer Biomet Sales Representative
- Zimmer Packaging Recall
- NexGEN System REF 5980-37-01 Tibial Component Size Stemmed 3 Precoat, and REF 5986-37-01 Nonaugmentable Tibial Component Option CR/PS/LPS Size Stemmed 3
- SYNTHES; 13.5MM Medullary Reamer Head; 352.135 NON STERILE
Instruments
November, 2016
October, 2016
- Stryker Sagittal Blade 18.0X0.97X90MM
- Zimmer Gender Solutions Patellofemoral Joint Prosthesis Milling Handpiece
September, 2016
- Stryker Orthopaedics Patella Assembly Instrument (Scorpio Patella Assembly)
August, 2016
- Stryker Orthopaedics Specialty Triathlon Tibial Alignment Handle with Secondary Lock
- (Stryker) Exeter Rasp/Trial Introducer/Extractor Handle part of the Exeter Femoral Hip System
- Stryker Orthopaedics Trident Constrainer Liner Inserter/Impactor Tip, 22mm, 28mm, and 32mm (sterilization issue)
June, 2016
- Zimmer Persona Trabecular Metal Tibial Plate Instruments and Modular Brackets
- Prelude Patella Femoral Resurfacing Knee System Instrumentation
- Restoris PST Offset Shell Impactor
- Robotic Arm Interactive Orthopedic System (MAKO)
2015 Class 1 Recalls
MicroPort Orthopedics Inc., PROFEMUR Neck Varus/Valgus CoCr 8 Degree
2015 Class ll Recalls
LCS COMPLETE RPS inserts various sizes. Knee prosthesis component for orthopedic surgery
Stryker Trident 10 degrees x 3 Insert 36 MM
Stryker Triathlon x3 Tibial Bearing Insert
Stryker Triathlon PS x3 Tibial Insert, No 3 Triatholon TS Plus Tibial Insert x 3 Poly 19 mm
Stryker Orthopaedics Tapers LFIT V40 Vitallium femoral heads. hip prosthesis component
Stryker Orthopaedics Duracon Flat Tibial Wedge Cemented use only Sterile
Instruments
Stryker MIS Modular Distal Capture Triathlon MIS Instruments
SSS Reprocessed Zimmer, Synthes, Stryker and Linvatec Drill Bits and Blades