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…
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 recall's affected scope (see the Recall Profile below) is large enough to require multi-state distribution tracking. Distribution scope (see Distribution below) 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, 6 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 - 41,021 medical devices recalls on record
Of 88,244 recalls with an agency hazard classification, 19,068 are high severity, 64,652 moderate, and 4,524 low. A further 16,179 CPSC/NHTSA recalls have no agency class and are excluded from this split. 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.
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.
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- Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next
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