Z-2299-2008

Zimmer Metasul Head 32/-4'S', taper 12/14, hip implant component; REF 19.32.05

Name: Z-2299-2008 Zimmer Metasul Head 32/-4'S', taper 12/14, hip implant component; REF 19.32.05
Creator: Zimmer Inc.
Published: 2008-06-30
License: https://open.fda.gov/license/

Zimmer GmbH / initiated 2008-06-30 / Terminated / root cause: packaging

FDA source

Zimmer Inc. began a recall of Zimmer Metasul Head 32/-4'S', taper 12/14, hip implant component; REF 19.32.05 on 2008-06-30. The reason FDA records is "The wrong part may be in the package. Package may contain a 28 mm head". As of 2026-09-10, the recall status on record is Terminated, and MDM tags the root cause as packaging.

Recall record

Recall number: Z-2299-2008
Status: Terminated
Initiated: 2008-06-30
Posted: 2008-09-17
Terminated: 2009-01-05
Recalling firm: Zimmer GmbH
Product: Zimmer Metasul Head 32/-4'S', taper 12/14, hip implant component; REF 19.32.05.
Product code: KWA Prosthesis, Hip, Semi-Constrained (Metal Uncemented Acetabular Component)
Reason for recall: The wrong part may be in the package. Package may contain a 28 mm head.
Root cause tag: packaging
FDA root cause: Packaging process control
Action: Zimmer notified consignees via recall letter dated 6/20/08 to return the product.
Quantity in commerce: 4
Distribution: Florida, Pennsylvania, Texas and Virginia.
Product codes and lots: Lot 2299218.

Product code KWA

K033634Class IIIEpsilon Metasul 32Mm Acetabular Inserts, Standard and HoodedCenterpulse Orthopedics, Inc. / cleared 2004-09-15

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Data as of 2026-10-07, the FDA export date for this dataset. Page last changed 2026-09-05. View this recall on fda.gov (opens on fda.gov)