VERSYS 8 INCH BEADED FC 12X200MM STR STD BODY/NECK 13X200MM STR STD BODY/NECK 14X200MM STR STD BODY/NECK REV 13.5X200MM BWD LT 15X2...
FDA Recall Notice
Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) — official FDA notice for recall FDA-Z-1029-2018.
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.
Corrective Action (per FDA)
Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) — official FDA notice for recall FDA-Z-1029-2018.
Recall terminated by FDA.
✅ What you should do
- Stop using the product if you own it.
- Check the model number, lot code, or sell-by date against the recall notice above.
- Contact Zimmer Biomet, Inc. or the retailer where you bought it for a refund, replacement, or repair.
- For the most current official instructions, visit the FDA recall page.
- If you've been hurt by this product, report the incident to FDA.
Consumer Contact (per FDA)
Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) — official FDA notice for recall FDA-Z-1029-2018.
Zimmer Biomet, Inc.
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Zimmer Biomet, Inc. Recall FAQ
Zimmer Biomet, Inc. is the subject of a medical implants safety report: VERSYS 8 INCH BEADED FC 12X200MM STR STD BODY/NECK 13X200MM STR STD BODY/NECK 14X200MM STR STD BODY/NECK REV 13.5X200MM BWD LT 15X2.... The notice was published on November 29, 2017 by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Approximately 13,227 units are potentially affected.