Centerpulse Orthopedics, Inc RETi-LOCK Cluster-Hole Acetabular Shells with Sealed Screw-holes manufactured by Zimmer, Austin, Texas Recall
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According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Product
RETi-LOCK Cluster-Hole Acetabular Shells with Sealed Screw-holes manufactured by Zimmer, Austin, Texas
Brand
Centerpulse Orthopedics, Inc
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Lot numbers: 1548942, 1548943, 1548944, 1548947, 1548948, 1548949, 1548950, 1553246, 1553248, 1553251, 1553252, 1553254, 1553259, 1553261, 1553262, 1553265, 1553266, 1553268, and 1553269
Products Sold
Lot numbers: 1548942, 1548943, 1548944, 1548947, 1548948, 1548949, 1548950, 1553246, 1553248, 1553251, 1553252, 1553254, 1553259, 1553261, 1553262, 1553265, 1553266, 1553268, and 1553269
Centerpulse Orthopedics, Inc is recalling RETi-LOCK Cluster-Hole Acetabular Shells with Sealed Screw-holes manufactured by Zimmer, Austin, Tex due to Compalints of acetabular shell disassociating with the bone.. Based on FDA medical device recall database.
Summary derived from FDA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by FDA
Compalints of acetabular shell disassociating with the bone.
Recommended Action
Per FDA guidance
The firm called and issued letters on September 30, 2003 informing physicians of a complaint received. The letter requested that the physicians discontinue use of the device until and investigation could be conducted. On 03/8/2004 the firm issued a letter to Zimmer distributors to return all inventory.
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View official FDA recall noticeDistribution
As reported by FDA
CA, ID, IN, LA, MD, WA
Page updated: Jan 10, 2026