Zimmer recalls hip joint implants with increased risk of postoperative femur fracture. Affected models include specific item numbers for hip arthroplasty procedures.
Affected product has an increased risk of postoperative perisprosthetic femoral fracture (PFF). The IFU is being updated to reflect the risk of PFF.
Zimmer is recalling hip joint implants that may cause fractures around the surgical site after hip replacement. This risk is serious enough to require immediate attention from patients who received these implants.
These hip implants have a higher chance of causing fractures in the femur area after surgery. The risk occurs due to the way the implant materials interact with the body during healing.
Patients who received Zimmer hip joint implants with the listed item numbers during hip arthroplasty procedures are affected. Those with the specific model numbers are at highest risk for postoperative femur fractures.
Check if your hip implant has item numbers starting with 00811400000 through 00811405000. The product was used in hip replacement surgeries and sold with specific unique identifiers.
Reach out to Zimmer directly to confirm if your implant is affected and get guidance on next steps.
No, this recall specifically affects Zimmer hip joint implants with the listed item numbers used in hip arthroplasty procedures.
Contact Zimmer directly to confirm if your implant is affected and get guidance on next steps.
Check if your implant has item numbers starting with 00811400000 through 00811405000. The product was used in hip replacement surgeries and sold with specific unique identifiers.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Zimmer to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-2450-2024 — Zimmer Zimmer Hello, I own a Zimmer that is covered by recall Z-2450-2024 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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