Zimmer Biomet recalls 22.2mm ceramic hip heads with model 802802203 due to potential incompatibility with cobalt-chrome or stainless-steel femoral stems. This may cause improper fit during hip replacement surgery.
The associated product labeling does not adequately provide compatibility information for use of the 22.2 mm Diameter Ceramic Femoral Heads with cobalt-chrome femoral stems or stainless-steel femoral stems.
Zimmer Biomet is recalling ceramic hip heads with model number 802802203 because their labeling doesn't clearly state compatibility with certain femoral stems. This could lead to improper fitting during hip replacement surgery if used with cobalt-chrome or stainless-steel stems.
The product labeling does not adequately provide compatibility information for use with cobalt-chrome or stainless-steel femoral stems. This could lead to improper fitting during hip replacement surgery if the ceramic head is used with incompatible stems.
Patients who have received this specific hip prosthesis implant are affected. Surgeons and medical staff who use these components during hip replacement procedures are at higher risk.
Check for the model number 802802203 on the ceramic hip head. These were distributed with specific implant instructions (IFU) versions 87-6204-051-99 Rev D or earlier.
Look for the model number 802802203 on the ceramic hip head.
The recall is for labeling issues that could lead to improper fitting during hip replacement surgery if used with incompatible stems, but it does not pose an immediate risk to patients who have already received the implant.
The recall does not specify a remedy, so check the product label for the model number 802802203 and contact Zimmer Biomet for guidance.
The recall does not indicate that the hip head should be stopped or discarded; it addresses labeling information for compatibility with stems.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Zimmer to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-1649-2025 — Zimmer Zimmer Hello, I own a Zimmer that is covered by recall Z-1649-2025 from Zimmer. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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