Severity
Moderate
ModerateClass IITerminated
FDA Devices recall · Reported September 3, 2014
Moore & Thompson Hip Stems: FNSTRD HIP 38HDX127ST FNSTRD HIP 40HDX127ST FNSTRD HIP 41HDX127ST FNSTRD HIP 42HDX127ST FNSTRD HIP 43HDX127ST FNSTRD HIP 44HDX127ST FNSTRD HIP 45HDX140ST FNSTRD HIP 46HDX140ST FNSTRD HIP 47HDX140ST FNSTRD HIP 48HDX140ST FNSTRD HIP 49HDX140ST FNSTRD HIP 50HDX152ST FNSTRD HIP 51HDX152ST FNSTRD HIP 52HDX152ST FNSTRD HIP 53HDX152ST FNSTRD HIP 54HDX152ST FNSTRD HIP 55HDX152ST FNSTRD HIP 57HDX152ST FNSTRD HIP 60HDX152ST FNSTRD HIP 63HDX152ST FNSTRD HIP
Zimmer is recalling sterile-packaged implants and instruments packaged in six different package configurations due to packaging design verification test failures. Specifically, mu…
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Zimmer, Inc. recalled Moore & Thompson Hip Stems: FNSTRD HIP 38HDX127ST FNSTRD HIP 40HDX127ST FNSTRD HIP 41H… - a moderate-severity action.
Moore & Thompson Hip Stems: FNSTRD HIP 38HDX127ST FNSTRD HIP 40HDX127ST FNSTRD HIP 41H… was recalled by Zimmer, Inc. in September 3, 2014. Reason: Zimmer is recalling sterile-packaged implants and instruments packaged in six different package configuration…. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #Z-2551-2014 with the FDA Devices before acting.
The recall
Zimmer, Inc. issued this moderate-severity FDA Devices recall-Zimmer is recalling sterile-packaged implants and instruments packaged in six different package configuration….
- Moderate
- severity level
- 972K units
- affected scope
- Class II
- classification
- September 3, 2014
- reported
Sourced from official FDA Devices enforcement records. Verify recall #Z-2551-2014 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
Recall Insight
This FDA Devices action (record #Z-2551-2014) was formally reported on September 3, 2014, with the manufacturer initiating the action on July 22, 2014. It is classified under Moderate severity (Class II), with a current status of Terminated. Zimmer, Inc. is listed as the recalling firm, operating out of Warsaw, IN. Federal records list the affected scope as 972,125 units, a scale large enough to require multi-state distribution tracking.
The documented reason for this recall is: Zimmer is recalling sterile-packaged implants and instruments packaged in six different package configurations due to packaging design verification test failures. Specifically, multiple test samples from each of the si… Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: Worldwide 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.
Medical Devices recalls over time
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.
Counts reflect market size and reporting activity, not inherent danger, we do not rank products by risk from raw recall volume.
Affected scope
972,125 units
Related Recalls
6
3 from same agency
Product description
Moore & Thompson Hip Stems: FNSTRD HIP 38HDX127ST FNSTRD HIP 40HDX127ST FNSTRD HIP 41HDX127ST FNSTRD HIP 42HDX127ST FNSTRD HIP 43HDX127ST FNSTRD HIP 44HDX127ST FNSTRD HIP 45HDX140ST FNSTRD HIP 46HDX140ST FNSTRD HIP 47HDX140ST FNSTRD HIP 48HDX140ST FNSTRD HIP 49HDX140ST FNSTRD HIP 50HDX152ST FNSTRD HIP 51HDX152ST FNSTRD HIP 52HDX152ST FNSTRD HIP 53HDX152ST FNSTRD HIP 54HDX152ST FNSTRD HIP 55HDX152ST FNSTRD HIP 57HDX152ST FNSTRD HIP 60HDX152ST FNSTRD HIP 63HDX152ST FNSTRD HIP 38HDX140ST FNSTRD HIP 40HDX140ST FNSTRD HIP 41HDX140ST FNSTRD HIP 42HDX140ST FNSTRD HIP 43HDX140ST FNSTRD HIP 44HDX140ST FNSTRD HIP 45HDX152ST FNSTRD HIP 46HDX152ST FNSTRD HIP 47HDX152ST FNSTRD HIP 48HDX152ST FNSTRD HIP 49HDX152ST FNSTRD HIP 50HDX152ST FNSTRD HIP 51HDX152ST HIP PROS 38HDX105ST HIP PROS 40HDX105ST HIP PROS 41HDX105ST HIP PROS 42HDX105ST HIP PROS 43HDX105ST HIP PROS 44HDX105ST HIP PROS 45HDX105ST HIP PROS 46HDX105ST HIP PROS 47HDX105ST HIP PROS 48HDX105ST HIP PROS 49HDX105ST HIP PROS 50HDX105ST HIP PROS 51HDX105ST HIP PROS 52HDX105ST HIP PROS 53HDX105ST HIP PROS 54HDX105ST HIP PROS 55HDX105ST HIP PROS 57HDX105ST HIP PROS 60HDX105ST HIP PROS 63HDX105ST FNSTRD HIP 38HDX165ST FNSTRD HIP 40DX165ST FNSTRD HIP 41HDX165ST FNSTRD HIP 42HDX165ST FNSTRD HIP 43HDX165ST FNSTRD HIP 44HDX165ST FNSTRD HIP 45HDX165ST FNSTRD HIP 46HDX165ST FNSTRD HIP 47HDX165ST FNSTRD HIP 48HDX165ST FNSTRD HIP 49HDX165ST FNSTRD HIP 50HDX191ST FNSTRD HIP 51HDX191ST FNSTRD HIP 52HDX191ST FNSTRD HIP 53HDX191ST FNSTRD HIP 54HDX191ST FNSTRD HIP 55HDX191ST FNSTRD HIP 57HDX191ST FNSTRD HIP 60HDX191ST FNSTRD HIP 63HDX191ST FNSTRD HIP 38HDX165ST FNSTRD HIP 41HDX165ST FNSTRD HIP 43HDX165ST FNSTRD HIP 44HDX165ST FNSTRD HIP 46HDX165ST FNSTRD HIP 48HDX165ST FNSTRD HIP 49HDX165ST FNSTRD HIP 51HDX165ST HIP PROS 38HDX127ST HIP PROS 40HDX127ST HIP PROS 41HDX127ST HIP PROS 42HDX127ST HIP PROS 43HDX127ST HIP PROS 44HDX127ST HIP PROS 45HDX140ST HIP PROS 46HDX140ST HIP PROS 47HDX140ST HIP PROS 48HDX140ST HIP PROS 49HDX140ST HIP PROS 50HDX152ST HIP PROS 51HDX152ST HIP PROS 52HDX152ST HIP PROS 53HDX152ST HIP PROS 54HDX152ST HIP PROS 55HDX152ST HIP PROS 57HDX152ST HIP PROS 60HDX152ST HIP PROS 63HDX152ST HIP PROS 38HDX165ST HIP PROS 40HDX165ST HIP PROS 41HDX165ST HIP PROS 42HDX165ST HIP PROS 43HDX165ST HIP PROS 44HDX165ST HIP PROS 45HDX165ST HIP PROS 46HDX165ST HIP PROS 47HDX165ST HIP PROS 48HDX165ST HIP PROS 49HDX165ST HIP PROS 50HDX191ST HIP PROS 51HDX191ST HIP PROS 52HDX191ST HIP PROS 53HDX191ST HIP PROS 54HDX191ST HIP PROS 55HDX191ST HIP PROS 57HDX191ST HIP PROS 60HDX191ST HIP PROS 63HDX191ST
Reason for recall
Zimmer is recalling sterile-packaged implants and instruments packaged in six different package configurations due to packaging design verification test failures. Specifically, multiple test samples from each of the six configurations failed simulated distribution and shipping testing when the devices either breached inner or outer package trays or seal integrity was lost.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
| Severity class | Moderate (Class II) |
| Status | Terminated |
| Recall number | Z-2551-2014 |
| Date reported | September 3, 2014 |
| Date initiated | July 22, 2014 |
| Recalling firm | Zimmer, Inc. |
| Firm location | Warsaw, IN |
| Affected scope | 972,125 units |
| Distribution | Worldwide Distribution. |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Devices enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
What to do with this recall
Match your product against the recall record, then act on the agency remedy.
- Check the recall number (Z-2551-2014) and product description against the item you own. Search the archive
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- Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next
This page summarizes the official FDA Devices record for research and awareness; it is not legal, medical, or safety advice. Verify with the issuing agency before acting.
Frequently Asked Questions
What product was recalled? ▼
Moore & Thompson Hip Stems: FNSTRD HIP 38HDX127ST FNSTRD HIP 40HDX127ST FNSTRD HIP 41HDX127ST FNSTRD HIP 42HDX127ST FNSTRD HIP 43HDX127ST FNSTRD HIP 44HDX127ST FNSTRD HIP 45HDX140ST FNSTRD HIP 46HDX140ST FNSTRD HIP 47HDX140ST FNSTRD HIP 48HDX140ST FNSTRD HIP 49HDX140ST FNSTRD HIP 50HDX152ST FNSTRD HIP 51HDX152ST FNSTRD HIP 52HDX152ST FNSTRD HIP 53HDX152ST FNSTRD HIP 54HDX152ST FNSTRD HIP 55HDX152ST FNSTRD HIP 57HDX152ST FNSTRD HIP 60HDX152ST FNSTRD HIP 63HDX152ST FNSTRD HIP 38HDX140ST FNSTRD HIP 40HDX140ST FNSTRD HIP 41HDX140ST FNSTRD HIP 42HDX140ST FNSTRD HIP 43HDX140ST FNSTRD HIP 44HDX140ST FNSTRD HIP 45HDX152ST FNSTRD HIP 46HDX152ST FNSTRD HIP 47HDX152ST FNSTRD HIP 48HDX152ST FNSTRD HIP 49HDX152ST FNSTRD HIP 50HDX152ST FNSTRD HIP 51HDX152ST HIP PROS 38HDX105ST HIP PROS 40HDX105ST HIP PROS 41HDX105ST HIP PROS 42HDX105ST HIP PROS 43HDX105ST HIP PROS 44HDX105ST HIP PROS 45HDX105ST HIP PROS 46HDX105ST HIP PROS 47HDX105ST HIP PROS 48HDX105ST HIP PROS 49HDX105ST HIP PROS 50HDX105ST HIP PROS 51HDX105ST HIP PROS 52HDX105ST HIP PROS 53HDX105ST HIP PROS 54HDX105ST HIP PROS 55HDX105ST HIP PROS 57HDX105ST HIP PROS 60HDX105ST HIP PROS 63HDX105ST FNSTRD HIP 38HDX165ST FNSTRD HIP 40DX165ST FNSTRD HIP 41HDX165ST FNSTRD HIP 42HDX165ST FNSTRD HIP 43HDX165ST FNSTRD HIP 44HDX165ST FNSTRD HIP 45HDX165ST FNSTRD HIP 46HDX165ST FNSTRD HIP 47HDX165ST FNSTRD HIP 48HDX165ST FNSTRD HIP 49HDX165ST FNSTRD HIP 50HDX191ST FNSTRD HIP 51HDX191ST FNSTRD HIP 52HDX191ST FNSTRD HIP 53HDX191ST FNSTRD HIP 54HDX191ST FNSTRD HIP 55HDX191ST FNSTRD HIP 57HDX191ST FNSTRD HIP 60HDX191ST FNSTRD HIP 63HDX191ST FNSTRD HIP 38HDX165ST FNSTRD HIP 41HDX165ST FNSTRD HIP 43HDX165ST FNSTRD HIP 44HDX165ST FNSTRD HIP 46HDX165ST FNSTRD HIP 48HDX165ST FNSTRD HIP 49HDX165ST FNSTRD HIP 51HDX165ST HIP PROS 38HDX127ST HIP PROS 40HDX127ST HIP PROS 41HDX127ST HIP PROS 42HDX127ST HIP PROS 43HDX127ST HIP PROS 44HDX127ST HIP PROS 45HDX140ST HIP PROS 46HDX140ST HIP PROS 47HDX140ST HIP PROS 48HDX140ST HIP PROS 49HDX140ST HIP PROS 50HDX152ST HIP PROS 51HDX152ST HIP PROS 52HDX152ST HIP PROS 53HDX152ST HIP PROS 54HDX152ST HIP PROS 55HDX152ST HIP PROS 57HDX152ST HIP PROS 60HDX152ST HIP PROS 63HDX152ST HIP PROS 38HDX165ST HIP PROS 40HDX165ST HIP PROS 41HDX165ST HIP PROS 42HDX165ST HIP PROS 43HDX165ST HIP PROS 44HDX165ST HIP PROS 45HDX165ST HIP PROS 46HDX165ST HIP PROS 47HDX165ST HIP PROS 48HDX165ST HIP PROS 49HDX165ST HIP PROS 50HDX191ST HIP PROS 51HDX191ST HIP PROS 52HDX191ST HIP PROS 53HDX191ST HIP PROS 54HDX191ST HIP PROS 55HDX191ST HIP PROS 57HDX191ST HIP PROS 60HDX191ST HIP PROS 63HDX191ST. Recalled by Zimmer, Inc.. Units affected: 972,125 units.
Why was this product recalled? ▼
Zimmer is recalling sterile-packaged implants and instruments packaged in six different package configurations due to packaging design verification test failures. Specifically, multiple test samples from each of the six configurations failed simulated distribution and shipping testing when the devices either breached inner or outer package trays or seal integrity was lost.
Which agency issued this recall? ▼
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on September 3, 2014. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-2551-2014.
Where was the recalled product distributed? ▼
Distribution: Worldwide Distribution..
How do I check if my product is affected by a recall? ▼
Check the product description and recall number (Z-2551-2014) against your product. Visit the official FDA Devices website for the most current information. You can also use our Recall Checker tool to search by product name or brand.
Should I stop using a recalled medication or medical device? ▼
Do not stop using a recalled medication or device without consulting your healthcare provider first, as abruptly discontinuing treatment could pose its own health risks. Your doctor can advise on alternatives or whether the recall applies to your specific product lot. Check the recall number and lot information against your product packaging.
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