Class II — Potential Health Hazard

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

Versys 6 inch Beaded Full Coat Plus Hip Prosthesis. Labeled Recalled by Zimmer Biomet, Inc. Due to The products being recalled exceeded the weight previously...

Date: August 1, 2017
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

Versys 6 inch Beaded Full Coat Plus Hip Prosthesis. Labeled as follows: a. VERSYS 6 INCH BEADED FC 19X160MM STD BODY STD NECK (Item No. 00894301906); b. VERSYS 6 INCH BEADED FC 21X160MM STD BODY STD NECK (Item No. 00784302106); c. VERSYS 6 INCH BEADED FC 22X160MM STD BODY STD NECK (Item No. 00784302206); d. VERSYS 6 INCH BEADED FC STEM 19X160MM LM (Item No. 00784301936); e. VERSYS 6 INCH BEADED FC STEM 20X160MM LM (Item No. 00784302036); f. VERSYS 6 INCH BEADED FC STEM 21X160MM LM (Item No. 00784302136); g. VERSYS 6 INCH BEADED FC STEM 22X160MM LM (Item No. 00784302236); h. VERSYS 6 INCH BEADED FC 14X160MM STD BODY STD NECK (Item No. 00784301406); i. VERSYS 6 INCH BEADED FC 15X160MM STD BODY STD NECK (Item No. 00784301506); j. VERSYS 6 INCH BEADED FC 16X160MM STD BODY STD NECK (Item No. 00784301606); k. VERSYS 6 INCH BEADED FC 17X160MM STD BODY STD NECK (Item No. 00784301706); l. VERSYS 6 INCH BEADED FC 18X160MM STD BODY STD NECK (Item No. 00784301806); m. VERSYS 6 INCH BEADED FC 18X160MM STD BODY EXT NECK (Item No. 00784301826); n. VERSYS 6 INCH BEADED FC 19X160MM STD BODY EXT NECK (Item No. 00784301926); o. VERSYS 6 INCH BEADED FC 20X160MM STD BODY STD NECK (Item No. 00784302006); p. VERSYS 6 INCH BEADED FC 20X160MM STD BODY EXT NECK (Item No. 00784302026); q. VERSYS 6 INCH BEADED FC 21X160MM STD BODY EXT NECK (Item No. 00784302126); r. VERSYS 6 INCH BEADED FC 22X160MM STD BODY EXT NECK (Item No. 00784302226); s. VERSYS 6 INCH BEADED FC 17X160MM LM BODY XEXT NECK (Item No. 00784301746); t. VERSYS 6 INCH BEADED FC 17X160MM LM BODY EXT NECK (Item No. 00784301756 u. VERSYS 6 INCH BEADED FC STEM 18X160MM LM (Item No. 00784301836); v. VERSYS 6 INCH BEADED FC 18X160MM LM BODY XEXT NECK (Item No. 00784301846); w. VERSYS 6 INCH BEADED FC 18X160MM LM BODY EXT NECK (Item No. 00784301856); x. VERSYS 6 INCH BEADED FC 19X160MM LM BODY XEXT NECK (Item No. 00784301946); y. VERSYS 6 INCH BEADED FC 19X160MM LM BODY EXT NECK (Item No. 00784301956); z. VERSYS 6 INCH BEADED FC 20X160MM LM BODY XEXT NECK (Item No. 00784302046); aa. VERSYS 6 INCH BEADED FC 20X160MM LM BODY EXT NECK (Item No. 00784302056); ab. VERSYS 6 INCH BEADED FC 21X160MM LM BODY XEXT NECK (Item No. 00784302146); ac. VERSYS 6 INCH BEADED FC 21X160MM LM BODY EXT NECK (Item No. 00784302156); ad. VERSYS 6 INCH BEADED FC 22X160MM LM BODY XEXT NECK (Item No. 00784302246); ae. VERSYS 6 INCH BEADED FC 22X160MM LM BODY EXT NECK (Item No. 00784302256) Components of the system are intended to replace the proximal femur, mid-shaft femur, distal femur, proximal tibia, and/or total knee in cases that require extensive resection and restoration.

Quantity: 38,069 units total

Why Was This Recalled?

The products being recalled exceeded the weight previously tested leading to a possibility of damage to the package and/or a compromised sterile barrier.

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