Trabecular Metal Primary Hip Prosthesis Femoral Stem 128mm Stem Length Standard And Extended Offset (2018-01-10)

Summary Zimmer Biomet is recalling certain Trabecular Metal Primary Hip Prosthesis Femoral Stem components (128mm length, standard and extended offset versions) distributed across Canada due to a manufacturing defect that could cause the stem to loosen or fail after implantation. This recall affects patients who received this specific hip prosthesis implant. The FDA classified this as a Class I recall, indicating a serious health risk.

Reason

Medical devices

Classification

Class I

Category

drug recall

Country

Canada

Agency

HC-DEVICES

Recall date

2018-01-29

Status

Ongoing

Distribution

Canada-wide

Official recall notice from HC-DEVICES

Recall details on Nibble Recalls: https://trynibble.app/recalls/66434d74-1cc7-4f6c-8e0f-53ed6a158c18