Class II — Potential Health Hazard

Potential health hazard — use of or exposure to this product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences.

M/L Taper Hip Prosthesis (Item: 00-7711-012-20 Recalled by Zimmer Biomet, Inc. Due to Zimmer Biomet initiated a lot-specific voluntary recall on...

Date: February 11, 2016
Company: Zimmer Biomet, Inc.
Status: Terminated
Source: FDA (Device)

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

M/L Taper Hip Prosthesis (Item: 00-7711-012-20, Lot: 62937093

Quantity: 9 units

Why Was This Recalled?

Zimmer Biomet initiated a lot-specific voluntary recall on 02/11/2016, of the M/L Taper Hip Prosthesis. single manufacturing lot of Size 12.5, Extended Offset, M/L Taper hip stems was incorrectly etched. The device was etched as STD, rather than EXT. The product packaging is labeled correctly as Extended. Offset, and the device is an extended offset stem.

Where Was This Sold?

This product was distributed to 7 states: KY, MI, MO, NY, PA, SD, TN

Affected (7 states)Not affected

About Zimmer Biomet, Inc.

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Data sourced from the FDA (Device). Last updated March 26, 2026. View original report