Class II — Potential Health Hazard

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

Zimmer M/L Taper Hip Stem Standard & Extended Offset Recalled by Zimmer, Inc. Due to Black residue observed in the sterile pouch of...

Date: May 23, 2014
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

Zimmer M/L Taper Hip Stem Standard & Extended Offset, HIP JOINT PROSTHESIS, Sizes: 5.0, 7.5, 9.0, 10.0, 11.0, 12.5, 13.5, 15.0, 11.25, 17.25, 20.0 & 22.5. The femoral stem component of a modular system that consists of an acetabular component, femoral head, femoral stem, and the instrumentation necessary for proper implantation of these components.

Quantity: 1487 units

Why Was This Recalled?

Black residue observed in the sterile pouch of the M/L Taper and Kinectiv stems.

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