Severity
Moderate
FDA Devices recall · Reported August 7, 2024
Affected product has an increased risk of postoperative perisprosthetic femoral fracture (PFF). The IFU is being updated to reflect the risk of PFF.
Zimmer, Inc. recalled CPT Hip Joint Metal/Polymer Semi-Constrained Cemented Prosthesis, used in Hip Arthroplast… - a moderate-severity action.
CPT Hip Joint Metal/Polymer Semi-Constrained Cemented Prosthesis, used in Hip Arthroplast… was recalled by Zimmer, Inc. in August 7, 2024. Reason: Affected product has an increased risk of postoperative perisprosthetic femoral fracture (PFF). The IFU is be…. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #Z-2450-2024 with the FDA Devices before acting.
The recall
Zimmer, Inc. issued this moderate-severity FDA Devices recall-Affected product has an increased risk of postoperative perisprosthetic femoral fracture (PFF). The IFU is be….
Sourced from official FDA Devices enforcement records. Verify recall #Z-2450-2024 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
This FDA Devices action (record #Z-2450-2024) was formally reported on August 7, 2024, with the manufacturer initiating the action on July 2, 2024. It is classified under Moderate severity (Class II), with a current status of Ongoing. Zimmer, Inc. is listed as the recalling firm, operating out of Warsaw, IN. Federal records list the affected scope as 5,500 (US); 242,000 (OUS).
The documented reason for this recall is: Affected product has an increased risk of postoperative perisprosthetic femoral fracture (PFF). The IFU is being updated to reflect the risk of PFF. Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: Worldwide - US Nationwide distribution.. 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
5,500 (US); 242,000 (OUS)
Related Recalls
6
3 from same agency
CPT Hip Joint Metal/Polymer Semi-Constrained Cemented Prosthesis, used in Hip Arthroplasty; Item Numbers 00811400000 00811400010 00811400100 00811400110 00811400200 00811400210 00811400218 00811400230 00811400300 00811400310 00811400318 00811400330 00811400400 00811400410 00811400420 00811400423 00811400426 00811400430 00811400500 00811400510 00811400530 00811401218 00811401318 00811404000 00811405000
Affected product has an increased risk of postoperative perisprosthetic femoral fracture (PFF). The IFU is being updated to reflect the risk of PFF.
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
| Severity class | Moderate (Class II) |
| Status | Ongoing |
| Recall number | Z-2450-2024 |
| Date reported | August 7, 2024 |
| Date initiated | July 2, 2024 |
| Recalling firm | Zimmer, Inc. |
| Firm location | Warsaw, IN |
| Affected scope | 5,500 (US); 242,000 (OUS) |
| Distribution | Worldwide - US Nationwide distribution. |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Devices enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
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