Z-0472-03

Versys Hip System femoral stem, fiber metal midcoat, collared, 12/14 neck taper, low head center, size 11...

Name: Z-0472-03 Versys Hip System femoral stem, fiber metal midcoat, collared, 12/14 neck taper, low head center, size 11...
Creator: Zimmer Inc.
Published: 2003-01-07
License: https://open.fda.gov/license/

Zimmer GmbH / initiated 2003-01-07 / Terminated

FDA source

Zimmer Inc. began a recall of Versys Hip System femoral stem, fiber metal midcoat, collared, 12/14 neck taper, low head center, size 11, standard body. Cat. No. 7841-11-10 on 2003-01-07. The reason FDA records is "The femoral heads will not seat onto the taper of the hip stem, as the head impinges on the radius undercut below the taper". As of 2026-09-10, the recall status on record is Terminated.

Recall record

Recall number: Z-0472-03
Status: Terminated
Initiated: 2003-01-07
Posted: 2003-01-28
Terminated: 2004-02-09
Recalling firm: Zimmer GmbH
Product: Versys Hip System femoral stem, fiber metal midcoat, collared, 12/14 neck taper, low head center, size 11, standard body. Cat. No. 7841-11-10.
Product code: LPH Prosthesis, Hip, Semi-Constrained, Metal/Polymer, Porous Uncemented
Reason for recall: The femoral heads will not seat onto the taper of the hip stem, as the head impinges on the radius undercut below the taper.
FDA root cause: Other
Action: Recall letters dated 1/7/03 were sent to each U.S. consignee via certified mail, requesting that they contact Zimmer for pick-up of the products if any was in stock. Ex-U.S. consignees were notified via e-mail.
Distribution: United States, Australia and Canada.
Product codes and lots: All lots.

Product code LPH

K922071Class IIZimmer Anatomic Hip SystemZimmer, Inc. / cleared 1994-02-22

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Data as of 2026-09-30, the FDA export date for this dataset. Page last changed 2026-09-05. View this recall on fda.gov (opens on fda.gov)