Prosthesis, Hip, Semi-Constrained, Metal/Ceramic/Polymer, Cemented Or Non-Porous, Uncemented
FDA adverse event reports and recall history for prosthesis, hip, semi-constrained, metal/ceramic/polymer, cemented or non-porous, uncemented (product code LZO), from the public MAUDE/AEMS corpus and the live FDA recall database.
- Total reports
- 32,360
- Deaths
- 53
- Injuries
- 29,116
- Malfunctions
- 2,912
Reports per year
Source: FDA adverse event reports by year received, 2012–2026. Reporting paused during the 2026 MAUDE-to-AEMS transition and has since resumed.
Recent recalls
- 2025-10-14Open, ClassifiedPackage design/selection
BioPro Femoral Head (Ceramic heads 28-30) Product ID/Description 19023 HEAD FEMORAL CERAMIC 28MM -3 19024 HEAD FEMORAL CERAMIC 28MM +0 19025 HEAD FEMORAL CERAMIC 32MM -3 19026 HEAD FEMORAL CERAMIC 32MM +0 19027 HEAD FEMORAL CERAMIC 32MM +3
Potential packaging issue that could compromise the sterile barrier. Defect may result in loss of sterility of the device, presenting potential risk of infection if device is implanted.
- 2025-04-21Open, ClassifiedUnder Investigation by firm
Zimmer Biomet Ceramic Head, 22.2 mm Diameter, 12/14 Taper, +0 Neck, Model Number 802602202; Prosthesis, Hip, Semi-Constrained, Metal/Ceramic/Polymer, Cemented or Non- Porous, Uncemented
The associated product labeling does not adequately provide compatibility information for use of the 22.2 mm Diameter Ceramic Femoral Heads with cobalt-chrome femoral stems or stainless-steel femoral stems.
- 2025-04-21Open, ClassifiedUnder Investigation by firm
Zimmer Biomet Ceramic Head, 22.2 mm Diameter, 12/14 Taper, +3 Neck, Model Number 802602203; Prosthesis, Hip, Semi-Constrained, Metal/Ceramic/Polymer, Cemented or Non- Porous, Uncemented
The associated product labeling does not adequately provide compatibility information for use of the 22.2 mm Diameter Ceramic Femoral Heads with cobalt-chrome femoral stems or stainless-steel femoral stems.
- 2025-04-21Open, ClassifiedUnder Investigation by firm
Zimmer Biomet Ceramic Head, 22.2 mm Diameter, Type 1, -3 Neck, Model Number 802802201; Prosthesis, Hip, Semi-Constrained, Metal/Ceramic/Polymer, Cemented or Non- Porous, Uncemented
The associated product labeling does not adequately provide compatibility information for use of the 22.2 mm Diameter Ceramic Femoral Heads with cobalt-chrome femoral stems or stainless-steel femoral stems.
- 2025-04-21Open, ClassifiedUnder Investigation by firm
Zimmer Biomet Ceramic Head, 22.2 mm Diameter, Type 1, +0 Neck, Model Number 802802202; Prosthesis, Hip, Semi-Constrained, Metal/Ceramic/Polymer, Cemented or Non- Porous, Uncemented
The associated product labeling does not adequately provide compatibility information for use of the 22.2 mm Diameter Ceramic Femoral Heads with cobalt-chrome femoral stems or stainless-steel femoral stems.
- 2025-04-21Open, ClassifiedUnder Investigation by firm
Zimmer Biomet Ceramic Head, 22.2 mm Diameter, Type 1, +3 Neck, Model Number 802802203; Prosthesis, Hip, Semi-Constrained, Metal/Ceramic/Polymer, Cemented or Non- Porous, Uncemented
The associated product labeling does not adequately provide compatibility information for use of the 22.2 mm Diameter Ceramic Femoral Heads with cobalt-chrome femoral stems or stainless-steel femoral stems.
- 2025-03-24Open, ClassifiedUnder Investigation by firm
Z1 Femoral Hip System, Product Number 611777612
There is a potential design issue with the Z1 Offset Stem Inserter leading to fracturing of the distal tip.
- 2024-12-26Open, ClassifiedUnder Investigation by firm
LINK MP Reconstruction System Neck Segment (with suture holes, standard, uncemented, L= 35 mm, CCD 126, Offset= 31 mm, Ti6Al4V, PoroLink, Taper 12/14. Item Number: 99-0984/32 Intended for revision hip arthroplasty in patients whose bone stock is of poor quality or inadequate for other reconstruction techniques as indicated by deficiencies of the femoral head, neck, or portions of the proximal femur.
Error on the main label and the patient label. The labels indicate a size XXL, this is a standard-size neck segment.. All further information on the labels is correct (Length, CCD and Offset).
- 2024-09-12Open, ClassifiedUnder Investigation by firm
Biolox Option Taper Sleeve, Type 1 Taper, Standard Neck - Indicated for use in total hip replacement with cemented or non-cemented femoral and acetabular components. Item Number: 650-1066
Mislabeled: Incorrect sleeve in the packaging. The outer packaging is labeled as a standard neck sleeve, however, the product within the box is a -6mm neck sleeve, and vice versa. The neck of the sleeve can be identified by the device etching as either STD or -6
- 2024-09-12Open, ClassifiedUnder Investigation by firm
Biolox Option Taper Sleeve, Type 1 Taper, -6mm Neck - Indicated for use in total hip replacement with cemented or non-cemented femoral and acetabular components. Item Number: 650-1064
Mislabeled: Incorrect sleeve in the packaging. The outer packaging is labeled as a standard neck sleeve, however, the product within the box is a -6mm neck sleeve, and vice versa. The neck of the sleeve can be identified by the device etching as either STD or -6
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