Class II — Zimmer, Inc.
| Recalling firm | ZIMMER, INC. |
|---|---|
| Registered facility | View this company's 10 registered facilities → (openFDA recall records do not name a specific facility) |
| Classification | Class II |
| Status | Terminated |
| Reason | Zimmer is recalling sterile-packaged implants and instruments packaged in six different package configurations due to packaging design verification test failures. Specifically, multiple test samples from each of the six configurations failed simulated distribution and shipping testing when the devices either breached inner or outer package trays or seal integrity was lost. |
| Product | Moore & Thompson Hip Stems: FNSTRD HIP 38HDX127ST FNSTRD HIP 40HDX127ST FNSTRD HIP 41HDX127ST FNSTRD HIP 42HDX127ST FNSTRD HIP 43HDX127ST FNSTRD HIP 44HDX127ST FNSTRD HIP 45HDX140ST FNSTRD HIP 46HDX140ST FNSTRD HIP 47HDX140ST FNSTRD HIP 48HDX140ST FNSTRD HIP 49HDX140ST FNSTRD HIP 50HDX152ST FNSTRD HIP 51HDX152ST FNSTRD HIP 52HDX152ST FNSTRD HIP 53HDX152ST FNSTRD HIP 54HDX152ST FNSTRD HIP 55HDX152ST FNSTRD HIP 57HDX152ST FNSTRD HIP 60HDX152ST FNSTRD HIP 63HDX152ST FNSTRD HIP 38HDX140ST FNSTRD HIP 40HDX140ST FNSTRD HIP 41HDX140ST FNSTRD HIP 42HDX140ST FNSTRD HIP 43HDX140… |
| Quantity | 972,125 units |
| Distribution | Worldwide Distribution. |
| Initiated | 2014-07-22 |
| Classified | 2014-08-26 |
| Terminated | 2015-09-15 |
| Recall number | Z-2551-2014 |
| Initiation | Voluntary: Firm initiated |
Source: U.S. FDA via openFDA (opens in a new tab) (device registration & enforcement). Data as of 2026-10-06. Verify this recall record at FDA → (opens in a new tab)
Cite this record
RegWarden. “Class II recall — Zimmer, Inc. (Z-2551-2014).” Compiled from U.S. FDA public records (openFDA; FDA Data Dashboard). Data as of 2026-10-06. https://regwarden.com/recall/68818/
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