Avenir¿ Muller Stem Standard, uncemented HA, 1, Taper 12/14 Item Number: 01.06010.001 - Product Usage: Avenir@ Muller Stems are intended to reduce pain and increase hip mobility through long term cementless fixation of total or hemi hip arthroplasty in the femur of patients with an adequate bone stock to support the component. A system consisting of a stem, a ball head and a cup is used for the treatment of degenerative diseases or trauma of the hip. All Avenir Muller Stems are intended to provide connection to articulation with specified ball heads through the 12/14 taper. The stems may be used for total hip and hemi-hip arthroplasty. During total hip arthroplasty, the stems may be combined with constrained or semi-constrained acetabular systems.

Class I - Dangerous

What Should You Do?

  1. Check if you have this product:
    Lot Number:2955599 UDI Number:(01) 00889024479456(17)230831(10)2955599
  2. Do not eat it: Even if it looks and smells fine, do not consume this product.
  3. Throw it away or return it: You can return the product to the store for a full refund.
  4. Seek medical attention if needed: If you've consumed this product and feel unwell, contact your doctor immediately.
  5. Report problems: Report any issues to the FDA's Safety Reporting Portal.

⚠️ Emergency: If you experience severe symptoms after consuming this product, call 911 or Poison Control at 1-800-222-1222.

Recall Details

Company:
Zimmer GmbH
Reason for Recall:
Mislabeled Labeled Avenir M¿ller Stem size 1, the stem inside the packaging is an Avenir M¿ller Stem size 2 .
Classification:
Class I - Dangerous

Dangerous or defective products that predictably could cause serious health problems or death.

Status:
terminated

Product Information

Full Description:

Avenir¿ Muller Stem Standard, uncemented HA, 1, Taper 12/14 Item Number: 01.06010.001 - Product Usage: Avenir@ Muller Stems are intended to reduce pain and increase hip mobility through long term cementless fixation of total or hemi hip arthroplasty in the femur of patients with an adequate bone stock to support the component. A system consisting of a stem, a ball head and a cup is used for the treatment of degenerative diseases or trauma of the hip. All Avenir Muller Stems are intended to provide connection to articulation with specified ball heads through the 12/14 taper. The stems may be used for total hip and hemi-hip arthroplasty. During total hip arthroplasty, the stems may be combined with constrained or semi-constrained acetabular systems.

Product Codes/Lot Numbers:

Lot Number:2955599 UDI Number:(01) 00889024479456(17)230831(10)2955599

Official Source

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FDA Recall Number: Z-0644-2019

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