Class II — Potential Health Hazard

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

Metasul¿ Head. Intended for use either with or without bone Recalled by Zimmer, Inc. Due to The low density polyethylene (LDPE) bag used to...

Date: August 30, 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

Metasul¿ Head. Intended for use either with or without bone cement in total hip arthroplasty.

Quantity: 194 (8770-040)

Why Was This Recalled?

The low density polyethylene (LDPE) bag used to package implants adheres to the highly polished surface of the devices.

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