00789502202 VerSys Femoral Head Provisional 22mm +0 00789502203 VerSys Femoral Head Provisional 22mm +3.5 00789502220 VerSys Femoral He...
FDA Recall Notice
Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) — official FDA notice for recall FDA-Z-2473-2012.
Complaints have been received reporting sub-optimal fit between provisional femoral heads (VerSys and MIS) and the mating components (ie stems and provisional femoral necks), in some cases alleging the fit was too loose and in other cases, alleging the fit was too tight. Intraoperative dislodging of the provisional head and the provisional head being left in-vivo after separating from mating comp
Corrective Action (per FDA)
Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) — official FDA notice for recall FDA-Z-2473-2012.
Recall terminated by FDA.
✅ What you should do
- Stop using the product if you own it.
- Check the model number, lot code, or sell-by date against the recall notice above.
- Contact Zimmer, Inc. or the retailer where you bought it for a refund, replacement, or repair.
- For the most current official instructions, visit the FDA recall page.
- If you've been hurt by this product, report the incident to FDA.
Consumer Contact (per FDA)
Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) — official FDA notice for recall FDA-Z-2473-2012.
Zimmer, Inc.
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Zimmer, Inc. Recall FAQ
Zimmer, Inc. is the subject of a medical implants safety report: 00789502202 VerSys Femoral Head Provisional 22mm +0 00789502203 VerSys Femoral Head Provisional 22mm +3.5 00789502220 VerSys Femoral He.... The notice was published on April 1, 2011 by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Approximately 231,641 units are potentially affected.