Class II — Potential Health Hazard

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

TRILOGY ACET SHELL 36MM O TRILOGY ACET SHELL 38MM O Recalled by Zimmer, Inc. Due to Zimmer recently conducted a review of all historic...

Date: October 11, 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

TRILOGY ACET SHELL 36MM O TRILOGY ACET SHELL 38MM O TRILOGY ACET SHELL 40MM O TRILOGY ACET SHELL 42MM O TRILOGY ACET SHELL 44MM O TRILOGY ACET SHELL 46MM O TRILOGY ACET SHELL 48MM O TRILOGY ACET SHELL 50MM O TRILOGY ACET SHELL 52MM O TRILOGY ACET SHELL 54MM O TRILOGY ACET SHELL 56MM O TRILOGY ACET SHELL 58MM O TRILOGY ACET SHELL 60MM O TRILOGY ACET SHELL 62MM O TRILOGY ACET SHELL 64MM O TRILOGY ACET SHELL 66MM O TRILOGY ACET SHELL 68MM O TRILOGY ACET SHELL 70MM O TRILOGY ACET SHELL 72MM O TRILOGY ACET SHELL 74MM O TRILOGY ACET SHELL 76MM O TRILOGY ACET SHELL 78MM O TRILOGY ACET SHELL 80MM O BONE SCREW 4.5X15 SELF-TA BONE SCREW 4.5X20 SELF-TA BONE SCREW 4.5X25 SELF-TA BONE SCREW 4.5X30 SELF-TA BONE SCREW 4.5X35 SELF-TA BONE SCREW 4.5X40 SELF-TA BONE SCREW 4.5X50 SELF-TA BONE SCREW 4.5X60 SELF-TA BONE SCREW 6.5X15 SELF-TA BONE SCREW 6.5X20 SELF-TA BONE SCREW 6.5X25 SELF-TA BONE SCREW 6.5X30 SELF-TA BONE SCREW 6.5X35 SELF-TA BONE SCREW 6.5X40 SELF-TA BONE SCREW 6.5X50 SELF-TA BONE SCREW 6.5X60 SELF-TA BONE SCREW 6.5X70 SELF-TA BONE SCREW 6.5X80 SELF-TA

Quantity: 7,044,680 total

Why Was This Recalled?

Zimmer recently conducted a review of all historic packaging validations at its Zimmer Manufacturing B.V. (ZMBV) facility in Ponce, Puerto Rico. Based on this review, it was determined that the packaging operations conducted in the Building 1 packaging operation at this facility were not properly validated. As a result, Zimmer conducted seal integrity testing to evaluate if previously packaged product from this facility met the established requirements for sterile barrier integrity. The acceptance criteria established for this testing was 99% reliability with a 90% confidence interval. These packaging tray configurations met the acceptance criteria for sterile barrier integrity of both the inner and outer trays, however, Zimmer has decided to recall all manufacturing lots that have not expired and that were sterile packaged in the ZMBV facility Building 1 packaging operations.

Where Was This Sold?

This product was distributed nationwide across all 50 states.

Affected (51 states)Not affected

About Zimmer, Inc.

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