PlainRecalls
FDA Devices Moderate Class II Terminated

Avenir¿ Muller Stem Standard, uncemented HA, 1, Taper 12/14 Item Number: 01.06010.001 - Product Usage: Avenir@ Muller Stems are intended to reduce pain and increase hip mobility through long term cementless fixation of total or hemi hip arthroplasty in the femur of patients with an adequate bone stock to support the component. A system consisting of a stem, a ball head and a cup is used for the treatment of degenerative diseases or trauma of the hip. All Avenir Muller Stems are intended to provi

Reported: December 26, 2018 Initiated: October 31, 2018 #Z-0644-2019

Product Description

Avenir¿ Muller Stem Standard, uncemented HA, 1, Taper 12/14 Item Number: 01.06010.001 - Product Usage: Avenir@ Muller Stems are intended to reduce pain and increase hip mobility through long term cementless fixation of total or hemi hip arthroplasty in the femur of patients with an adequate bone stock to support the component. A system consisting of a stem, a ball head and a cup is used for the treatment of degenerative diseases or trauma of the hip. All Avenir Muller Stems are intended to provide connection to articulation with specified ball heads through the 12/14 taper. The stems may be used for total hip and hemi-hip arthroplasty. During total hip arthroplasty, the stems may be combined with constrained or semi-constrained acetabular systems.

Reason for Recall

Mislabeled Labeled Avenir M¿ller Stem size 1, the stem inside the packaging is an Avenir M¿ller Stem size 2 .

Details

Recalling Firm
Zimmer GmbH
Units Affected
13 units
Distribution
International distribution in the countries of Germany and Switzerland.
Location
Winterthur

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
Avenir¿ Muller Stem Standard, uncemented HA, 1, Taper 12/14 Item Number: 01.06010.001 - Product Usage: Avenir@ Muller Stems are intended to reduce pain and increase hip mobility through long term cementless fixation of total or hemi hip arthroplasty in the femur of patients with an adequate bone stock to support the component. A system consisting of a stem, a ball head and a cup is used for the treatment of degenerative diseases or trauma of the hip. All Avenir Muller Stems are intended to provide connection to articulation with specified ball heads through the 12/14 taper. The stems may be used for total hip and hemi-hip arthroplasty. During total hip arthroplasty, the stems may be combined with constrained or semi-constrained acetabular systems.. Recalled by Zimmer GmbH. Units affected: 13 units.
Why was this product recalled?
Mislabeled Labeled Avenir M¿ller Stem size 1, the stem inside the packaging is an Avenir M¿ller Stem size 2 .
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on December 26, 2018. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-0644-2019.