Class II — Potential Health Hazard

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

Bone Screw Recalled by Zimmer Manufacturing B.V. Due to Analysis of returned complaint devices, product in inventory,...

Date: November 21, 2014
Company: Zimmer Manufacturing B.V.
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 Manufacturing B.V. directly.

Affected Products

Bone Screw, self-tapping The Trilogy shells are available in three configurations; uni, multi, and cluster-holed. The multi and cluster-holed shells allow for the use of screws to provide additional fixation and security, particularly in those case where acetabular bone stock is deficient. The Trilogy Acetabular System is indicated for either cemented or uncemented use in skeletally mature individuals undergoing primary or revision surgery for rehabilitating hips damaged as a result of noninflammatory degenerative joint disease (NIDJD) or its composite diagnoses of osteoarthritis, avascular necrosis, protrusio acetabuli, traumatic arthritis, slipped capital epiphysis, fused hip, fracture of the pelvis, and diastrophic variant.

Quantity: 6,377

Why Was This Recalled?

Analysis of returned complaint devices, product in inventory, and device manufacturing records has identified tool marks isolated to one specific machining mill to be the cause of the fractures. .

Where Was This Sold?

This product was distributed nationwide across all 50 states.

Affected (51 states)Not affected

About Zimmer Manufacturing B.V.

Zimmer Manufacturing B.V. has 91 total recalls tracked by RecallDetector.

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