Z-0072-2014 Class II Terminated
FDA device recall Z-0072-2014 was initiated by Zimmer, Inc. on Aug 30, 2013 and is designated Class II. Reason for recall: The low density polyethylene (LDPE) bag used to package implants adheres to the highly polished surface of the devices. The recall status is terminated (terminated Sep 25, 2014). Affected quantity: 604064 total.
Recall Details
- Product Type
- Devices
- Report Date
- Nov 6, 2013
- Initiation Date
- Aug 30, 2013
- Termination Date
- Sep 25, 2014
- Voluntary/Mandated
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Product Quantity
- 604064 total
Product Description
CoCr Head (Not distributed in the United States) Used in total hip replacement.
Reason for Recall
The low density polyethylene (LDPE) bag used to package implants adheres to the highly polished surface of the devices.
Distribution Pattern
Worldwide Distribution: US (nationwide) and countries of: Argentina, Australia, Bolivia, Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, Germany, Guatemala, Honduras, Hong Kong, India, Israel, Jamaica, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Mexico, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Panama, Peru, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand, and Venezula.
Code Information
Part Number Range:01.01012.405/408
Source
- Dataset
- openFDA device recall enforcement reports
- FDA record
- This recall in openFDA (JSON)
- Enforcement Report
- Search FDA's Enforcement Report for Z-0072-2014
- openFDA file date
- Oct 23, 2026
- Loaded by RegDataLab
- Oct 26, 2026