FDA Device recall Z-0068-2014
Multipolar¿ Bipolar Cup METAL SHELL 38 MM OD through 71 MM OD. Indicated in fracture dislocation of the hip
- FDA Device
- Class II
- terminated
- Published 2013-11-06
On 2013-11-06 the FDA classified a Class II recall of Multipolar¿ Bipolar Cup METAL SHELL 38 MM OD through 71 MM OD. Indicated in fracture dislocation of the hip by Zimmer, citing the low density polyethylene (LDPE) bag used to package implants adheres to the highly polished surface of the devices.
Read the official FDA Device notice
| Agency | FDA Device |
|---|---|
| Recall number | Z-0068-2014 |
| Classification | Class II |
| Status | terminated |
| Initiated | 2013-08-30 |
| Published | 2013-11-06 |
| Last updated | 2026-09-13 11:53 UTC |
| Company | Zimmer |
| Distribution | US |
Product
Multipolar¿ Bipolar Cup METAL SHELL 38 MM OD through 71 MM OD. Indicated in fracture dislocation of the hip.
Reason
The low density polyethylene (LDPE) bag used to package implants adheres to the highly polished surface of the devices.
Identifiers
| code_info | Part Number Range: 00-5001-038/072-00 |
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Status history
No status changes recorded since RecallRadar first saw this recall on 2026-09-13 11:53 UTC. Current status: terminated.
Source
Official record: https://api.fda.gov/device/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22Z-0068-2014%22
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