Severity
Moderate
FDA Devices recall · Reported November 11, 2020
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 pot…
Zimmer Biomet, Inc. recalled ZCA All Poly Acetabular Cup Longevity Crosslinked Polyethylene, I.D. 26 mm, Neutral, O.D.… - a moderate-severity action.
ZCA All Poly Acetabular Cup Longevity Crosslinked Polyethylene, I.D. 26 mm, Neutral, O.D.… was recalled by Zimmer Biomet, Inc. in November 11, 2020. Reason: Sterilant (hydrogen peroxide) used in acetabular cup hip prosthesis component was not evaluated to confirm th…. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #Z-0346-2021 with the FDA Devices before acting.
The recall
Zimmer Biomet, Inc. issued this moderate-severity FDA Devices recall-Sterilant (hydrogen peroxide) used in acetabular cup hip prosthesis component was not evaluated to confirm th….
Sourced from official FDA Devices enforcement records. Verify recall #Z-0346-2021 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
This FDA Devices action (record #Z-0346-2021) was formally reported on November 11, 2020, with the manufacturer initiating the action on September 24, 2020. It is classified under Moderate severity (Class II), with a current status of Terminated. Zimmer Biomet, Inc. is listed as the recalling firm, operating out of Warsaw, IN. Federal records list the affected scope as 412 units total.
The documented reason for this recall is: 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. Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: US Nationwide. Distribution scope directly affects the consumer exposure window and determines whether a recall remains regional or escalates into a nationwide advisory.
Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 3 from FDA Devices - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.
Where this recall sits in its category - 40,322 medical devices recalls on record
Of 101,704 recalls in the database, 24,878 are high severity, 72,426 moderate, and 4,400 low. This recall is classified moderate severity.
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Severity
Moderate
Affected scope
412 units total
Related Recalls
6
3 from same agency
ZCA All Poly Acetabular Cup Longevity Crosslinked Polyethylene, I.D. 26 mm, Neutral, O.D. Cup with Spacers, 57 mm Number: 00-8065-554-26
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.
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
| Severity class | Moderate (Class II) |
| Status | Terminated |
| Recall number | Z-0346-2021 |
| Date reported | November 11, 2020 |
| Date initiated | September 24, 2020 |
| Recalling firm | Zimmer Biomet, Inc. |
| Firm location | Warsaw, IN |
| Affected scope | 412 units total |
| Distribution | US Nationwide |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Devices enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
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