Potential health hazard — use of or exposure to this product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences.
Metasul Head 40 Recalled by Zimmer Biomet, Inc. Due to LDPE bag containing the implant adheres to the...
What You Should Do
Stop using this product immediately. Do not consume, use, or distribute it.
Return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund. If you have questions, contact Zimmer Biomet, Inc. directly.
Affected Products
Metasul Head 40, 12/14, SZ M/0 total hip prosthesis - metal femoral heads Noninflammatory degenerative joint disease (NIDJD) including avascular necrosis, osteoarthritis, post-traumatic arthritis and congenital hip dysplasia and inflammatory joint disease (IJD) e.g. rheumatoid arthritis if bone quality is adequate. Failed previous surgery where pain, deformity, or dysfunction persists. Revision of previously failed hip arthroplasty. Total hip replacements may be considered for younger patients if any unequivocal indication outweighs the risks associated with the age of the patient and modified demands regarding activity and hip joint loading are assured. This includes severely handicapped patients with multiple joint involvement, for whom an immediate need of hip mobility leads to an expectation of significant improvement in the quality of their lives. The system is intended for use either with or without bone cement in total hip arthroplasty."
Quantity: 194
Why Was This Recalled?
LDPE bag containing the implant adheres to the highly polished implant surface.
Where Was This Sold?
This product was distributed nationwide across all 50 states.
About Zimmer Biomet, Inc.
Zimmer Biomet, Inc. has 875 total recalls tracked by RecallDetector.
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Data sourced from the FDA (Device). Last updated March 26, 2026. View original report