Zimmer, Inc.: Medical Device Recall in 2012 - (Recall #: Z-0060-2013)

Updated on March 25, 2026.

See the recall detail below. You can also see other recalls from the same firm in 2012.

Data Source: FDA.

Product Description:

CPT Modular Stem, Item No. 00-8011-001-00; Lot 61947708. CPT stems are primary cemented femoral hip stems used by surgeons in total hip arthroplasty.

Product Classification:

Class II

Date Initiated: September 13, 2012

Date Posted: October 24, 2012

Recall Number: Z-0060-2013

Event ID: 63124

Reason for Recall:

Zimmer Inc. is initiating a removal of the CPT Modular Stem (item 00-8011-001-00), CPT Stem Petite (item 00-8011-000-05; ) and CPT Femoral Stem 12/14 Neck Taper Extended Offset,(item 00-8114-001-10 ) because devices were packaged in incorrect cartons and distributed internationally and domestically. Zimmer received five complaints of this packaging issue.

Status: Terminated

Product Quantity: 59 both units

Code Information:

Lot 61947708

Distribution Pattern:

Worldwide Distribution-USA (nationwide) including the states of Indiana and Oklahoma and the countries of Australia, Thailand, Malaysia, Germany, India, Bulgaria, Egypt, UK, Russian FED, Slovak, and Brazil.

Voluntary or Mandated:

Voluntary: Firm initiated