PlainRecalls
FDA Devices Moderate Class II Terminated

Free Lock Femoral Hip Fixation System Compression Lag Screw . Several lengths (55 to 150 mm) and diameters (12.7 and 15. 8 mm). Item codes starting with 00-1181-05, 00-1181-10 and 00-1181-15. ZIMMER Compression Hip Screw, orthopedic implant.

Reported: September 4, 2013 Initiated: June 19, 2013 #Z-2090-2013

Product Description

Free Lock Femoral Hip Fixation System Compression Lag Screw . Several lengths (55 to 150 mm) and diameters (12.7 and 15. 8 mm). Item codes starting with 00-1181-05, 00-1181-10 and 00-1181-15. ZIMMER Compression Hip Screw, orthopedic implant.

Reason for Recall

Single packaging configuration used for the VERSA-FX-II Femoral Fixation System failed the leak test compromising the sterility of the product.

Details

Recalling Firm
Zimmer, Inc.
Units Affected
85, 794 units in total
Distribution
Worldwide distribution: US Nationwide (including PR and USVI), and countries of: Israel, Argentina, Brazil, France, Mexico, Saudi Arabia, Beirut, China, Korea, San Salvador, Honduras, Canada, Australia, Switzerland, Germany, Arab Emirates, UK, Belgium, Egypt, Spain, France, Italy, Iran, Lebanon, Jordan, Iraq, Canary Islands.
Location
Warsaw, IN

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
Free Lock Femoral Hip Fixation System Compression Lag Screw . Several lengths (55 to 150 mm) and diameters (12.7 and 15. 8 mm). Item codes starting with 00-1181-05, 00-1181-10 and 00-1181-15. ZIMMER Compression Hip Screw, orthopedic implant.. Recalled by Zimmer, Inc.. Units affected: 85, 794 units in total.
Why was this product recalled?
Single packaging configuration used for the VERSA-FX-II Femoral Fixation System failed the leak test compromising the sterility of the product.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on September 4, 2013. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-2090-2013.