Zimmer, Inc.: Medical Device Recall in 2012 - (Recall #: Z-0396-2013)

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:

00780302601 MIS 12/14 Slotted Femoral Head Provisional -3.5X26 00780302602 MIS 12/14 Slotted Femoral Head Provisional +0X26 00780302603 MIS 12/14 Slotted Femoral Head Provisional +3.5X26 00780302604 MIS 12/14 Slotted Femoral Head Provisional +7X26 00780302605 MIS 12/14 Slotted Femoral Head Provisional +10.5X26 The provisional heads replicate final femoral implant geometry and are used to trial range of motion, joint stability, and determine appropriate femoral head size and offset during total hip arthroplasty.

Product Classification:

Class II

Date Initiated: October 10, 2010

Date Posted: November 28, 2012

Recall Number: Z-0396-2013

Event ID: 63066

Reason for Recall:

Surgical technique instructions for the Versys and Slotted Provisional Femoral Heads have been enhanced to inform users that the head may become difficult to visually locate if it becomes displaced deep or medial to the iliopsoas tendon and provide non-invasive imaging methods that can be used to locate the head. To reduce incidence of sub-optimal fit between provisional femoral heads and the mat

Status: Terminated

Product Quantity: 56,516 all lots, all sizes

Code Information:

All lots distributed from lot 69998600 (2/20/1996) to present

Distribution Pattern:

Worldwide distribution: USA (nationwide) and countries of: Asia, Barbados, Canada, Europe, Mexico, Puerto Rico, San Juan, and South America.

Voluntary or Mandated:

Voluntary: Firm initiated