Zimmer Biomet, Inc.: Medical Device Recall in 2016 - (Recall #: Z-1046-2016)

Updated on March 25, 2026.

See the recall detail below. You can also see other recalls from the same firm in 2016.

Data Source: FDA.

Product Description:

M/L Taper Hip Prosthesis (Item: 00-7711-012-20, Lot: 62937093

Product Classification:

Class II

Date Initiated: February 11, 2016

Date Posted: March 16, 2016

Recall Number: Z-1046-2016

Event ID: 73298

Reason for Recall:

Zimmer Biomet initiated a lot-specific voluntary recall on 02/11/2016, of the M/L Taper Hip Prosthesis. single manufacturing lot of Size 12.5, Extended Offset, M/L Taper hip stems was incorrectly etched. The device was etched as STD, rather than EXT. The product packaging is labeled correctly as Extended. Offset, and the device is an extended offset stem.

Status: Terminated

Product Quantity: 9 units

Code Information:

Item: 00-7711-012-20, Lot: 62937093

Distribution Pattern:

Distributed in the states of SD, MO, NY, MI, PA, KY and TN and in the country of Argentina.

Voluntary or Mandated:

Voluntary: Firm initiated