Class II — Potential Health Hazard

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

Free Lock Femoral Hip Fixation System Compression Tube/Plate Recalled by Zimmer, Inc. Due to Single packaging configuration used for the VERSA-FX-II Femoral...

Date: June 19, 2013
Company: Zimmer, 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, Inc. directly.

Affected Products

Free Lock Femoral Hip Fixation System Compression Tube/Plate, different length (59, 75, 91, 107, 123 mm), holes (2, 3, 4, 5, 6) and degree angles (130, 135, 140, 145 and 150). Item codes starting with 00-1181-130, 00-1181-135, 00-1181-140, 00-1181-145, 00-1181-150). ZIMMER Compression Hip Screw , orthopedic implant.

Quantity: 85, 794 units in total

Why Was This Recalled?

Single packaging configuration used for the VERSA-FX-II Femoral Fixation System failed the leak test compromising the sterility of the product.

Where Was This Sold?

This product was distributed nationwide across all 50 states.

Affected (51 states)Not affected

About Zimmer, Inc.

Zimmer, Inc. has 437 total recalls tracked by RecallDetector.

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