VerSys¿ Hip System, Beaded Fullcoat Stems, Zimmer, Inc., Warsaw, IN 46581

Class I - Dangerous

What Should You Do?

  1. Check if you have this product:
    Item # 784301108, Lot #'s: 62478967, 62479742, 62503408, 62528282, 62530786, 62544915, 62554360; Item # 784301126, Lot #: 62544885, 62547211, Item # 784301156, Lot #, 62587079; Item # 784301208, Lot #'s: 62503411, 62509385, 62530790, 62547217, 62554362; Item # 784301226, Lot #'s: 62515502, 62547216; Item # 784301256, Lot #'s: 62489572, 62522386; Item # 784301326, Lot #, 62496464, 62594428, 62622893; Item # 784301356, Lot #: 62622894; Item # 784301382, Lot #: 62544907; Item # 784301511, Lot #: 62472423 & Item # 784301581, Lot #: 62496469.
  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, Inc.
Reason for Recall:
During routine inspection, beaded hip stem forgings received from supplier failed to meet ZES 2A-102. Processing of Beaded CoCrMo Alloy Hip Stem, material requirements per ATS #14-04818 and ATS #14-05549, respectively.
Classification:
Class I - Dangerous

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

Status:
terminated

Product Information

Full Description:

VerSys¿ Hip System, Beaded Fullcoat Stems, Zimmer, Inc., Warsaw, IN 46581

Product Codes/Lot Numbers:

Item # 784301108, Lot #'s: 62478967, 62479742, 62503408, 62528282, 62530786, 62544915, 62554360; Item # 784301126, Lot #: 62544885, 62547211, Item # 784301156, Lot #, 62587079; Item # 784301208, Lot #'s: 62503411, 62509385, 62530790, 62547217, 62554362; Item # 784301226, Lot #'s: 62515502, 62547216; Item # 784301256, Lot #'s: 62489572, 62522386; Item # 784301326, Lot #, 62496464, 62594428, 62622893; Item # 784301356, Lot #: 62622894; Item # 784301382, Lot #: 62544907; Item # 784301511, Lot #: 62472423 & Item # 784301581, Lot #: 62496469.

Official Source

Always verify recall information with the official FDA source:

View on FDA.gov

FDA Recall Number: Z-1842-2014

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