Prosthesis, Hip, Semi-Constrained, Metal/Ceramic/Ceramic/Metal, Cemented Or Uncemented

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

• 2014-02-20TerminatedPackaging

  VERSYS HERITAGE FEM STEM

  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.

• 2013-02-04TerminatedProcess control

  Trilogy Acetabular AB Shells with Cluster Holes. The Trilogy Acetabular System is indicated for either cemented or uncemented use in individuals undergoing surgery for rehabilitating hip damage.

  Some units of Trilogy shells manufactured since March 2009 may be below the lower range of the pore size specification (as low as 28% vs. 30% porosity specification). On 10/31/2012, the firm expanded the recall action to include lots of Uni-Hole Trilogy Acetabular System shells.

• 2013-02-04TerminatedProcess control

  Trilogy Acetabular AB Shells with Holes. The Trilogy Acetabular System is indicated for either cemented or uncemented use in individuals undergoing surgery for rehabilitating hip damage.

  Some units of Trilogy shells manufactured since March 2009 may be below the lower range of the pore size specification (as low as 28% vs. 30% porosity specification). On 10/31/2012, the firm expanded the recall action to include lots of Uni-Hole Trilogy Acetabular System shells.

• 2011-04-22TerminatedEmployee error

  R3 TM CERAMIC ACETABULAR LINER, BIOLOX FORTE, 32 MM I.D. 48 MM O.D., REF 71338948, STERILE R, QTY (1), Smith & Nephew, Inc., Memphis, TN 38116, 2017/06 Usage: Primary total hip arthroplasty due to non-inflammatory arthritis (degenerative joint disease) such as osteoarthritis, avascular necrosis or traumatic arthritis

  During the manufacturing process for several batches of R3 Ceramic Liners, the titanium rings were pressed onto the ceramic component with a higher force than allowed by manufacturing specifications. This has the potential to result in lower than expected strength for the liners.

• 2011-04-22TerminatedEmployee error

  R3 TM CERAMIC ACETABULAR LINER, BIOLOX FORTE, 32 MM O.D. 55 MM O.D., REF 71338950, STERILE R, QTY (1), Smith & Nephew, Inc., Memphis, TN 38116, 2017/06

  During the manufacturing process for several batches of R3 Ceramic Liners, the titanium rings were pressed onto the ceramic component with a higher force than allowed by manufacturing specifications. This has the potential to result in lower than expected strength for the liners.

• 2011-04-22TerminatedEmployee error

  R3 TM CERAMIC ACETABULAR LINER, BIOLOX FORTE, 36 MM O.D. 52 MM O.D., REF 71338952, STERILE R, QTY (1), Smith & Nephew, Inc., Memphis, TN 38116, 2017/06

  During the manufacturing process for several batches of R3 Ceramic Liners, the titanium rings were pressed onto the ceramic component with a higher force than allowed by manufacturing specifications. This has the potential to result in lower than expected strength for the liners.

• 2011-04-22TerminatedEmployee error

  R3 TM CERAMIC ACETABULAR LINER, BIOLOX FORTE, 36 MM O.D. 54 MM O.D., REF 71338954, STERILE R, QTY (1), Smith & Nephew, Inc., Memphis, TN 38116, 2017/06

  During the manufacturing process for several batches of R3 Ceramic Liners, the titanium rings were pressed onto the ceramic component with a higher force than allowed by manufacturing specifications. This has the potential to result in lower than expected strength for the liners.

• 2011-04-22TerminatedEmployee error

  R3 TM CERAMIC ACETABULAR LINER, BIOLOX FORTE, 36 MM O.D. 56 MM O.D., REF 71338956, STERILE R, QTY (1), Smith & Nephew, Inc., Memphis, TN 38116, 2017/06

  During the manufacturing process for several batches of R3 Ceramic Liners, the titanium rings were pressed onto the ceramic component with a higher force than allowed by manufacturing specifications. This has the potential to result in lower than expected strength for the liners.

• 2011-04-22TerminatedEmployee error

  R3 TM CERAMIC ACETABULAR LINER, BIOLOX FORTE, 36 MM O.D. 62 MM O.D., REF 71338962, STERILE R, QTY (1), Smith & Nephew, Inc., Memphis, TN 38116, 2017/06

  During the manufacturing process for several batches of R3 Ceramic Liners, the titanium rings were pressed onto the ceramic component with a higher force than allowed by manufacturing specifications. This has the potential to result in lower than expected strength for the liners.

• 2009-08-04TerminatedLabeling design

  Trident Acetabular System Surgical Protocol. Instructions for use of hip prosthesis. Literature Number LSP55.

  The Surgical Protocol has been modified to create separate and distinct surgical protocols, one for the Trident PSL Shell (LSP68) and one for the Trident Hemispherical Shell (LSP69) in order to clarify and highlight the differences in reaming technique.