Class II — Potential Health Hazard

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

Modular Head Component Recalled by Zimmer Biomet, Inc. Due to Two lots of different sized modular heads potentially...

Date: April 2, 2018
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

Modular Head Component, Biomet Hip System; Item No. 11-363661, Hip Joint, metal/polymer/metal, semi-constrained, porous-coated, uncemented prosthesis The device is used in treatment of patients who need total hip arthroplasty, and consists of modular components and corresponding instruments.

Quantity: 18

Why Was This Recalled?

Two lots of different sized modular heads potentially commingled. Risks include delay in surgery and dislocation due to use of an incorrect sized head.

Where Was This Sold?

This product was distributed nationwide across all 50 states.

Affected (51 states)Not affected

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