Zimmer, Inc. Endo & Unipolar Femoral Heads: ENDO FEMORAL HEAD 43MM DIA, ENDO FEMORAL HEAD 53MM DIA, ENDO FEMORAL HEAD 47MM DIA, ENDO FEMORAL HEAD 50MM DIA, ENDO FEMORAL HEAD 42MM DIA, ENDO FEMORAL HEAD 54MM DIA, ENDO FEMORAL HEAD 48MM DIA, ENDO FEMORAL HEAD 41MM DIA, ENDO FEMORAL HEAD 42MM DIA, ENDO FEMORAL HEAD 43MM DIA, ENDO FEMORAL HEAD 44MM DIA, ENDO FEMORAL HEAD 45MM DIA, ENDO FEMORAL HEAD 46MM DIA, ENDO FEMORAL HEAD 47MM DIA, ENDO FEMORAL HEAD 48MM DIA, ENDO FEMORAL HEAD 49MM DIA, ENDO FEMORAL HEAD 50 Recall
Class II: A situation in which use of, or exposure to, a violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences or where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote
Class II recall indicates potential for temporary health effects.
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According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Product
Endo & Unipolar Femoral Heads: ENDO FEMORAL HEAD 43MM DIA, ENDO FEMORAL HEAD 53MM DIA, ENDO FEMORAL HEAD 47MM DIA, ENDO FEMORAL HEAD 50MM DIA, ENDO FEMORAL HEAD 42MM DIA, ENDO FEMORAL HEAD 54MM DIA, ENDO FEMORAL HEAD 48MM DIA, ENDO FEMORAL HEAD 41MM DIA, ENDO FEMORAL HEAD 42MM DIA, ENDO FEMORAL HEAD 43MM DIA, ENDO FEMORAL HEAD 44MM DIA, ENDO FEMORAL HEAD 45MM DIA, ENDO FEMORAL HEAD 46MM DIA, ENDO FEMORAL HEAD 47MM DIA, ENDO FEMORAL HEAD 48MM DIA, ENDO FEMORAL HEAD 49MM DIA, ENDO FEMORAL HEAD 50
Brand
Zimmer, Inc.
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Item Numbers : 00781804300, 00781805300, 00781804700, 00781805000, 00781804200, 00781805400, 00781804800, 00781804100, 00781804200, 00781804300, 00781804400, 00781804500, 00781804600, 00781804700, 00781804800, 00781804900, 00781805000, 00781805100, 00781805200, 00781805300, 00781805400, 00781805500 Lot Numbers: 37210958, 37210967, 37211180, 37211183, 37211311, 37211316, 37211320, 37211379, 37211482, 62561484, 37211643, 37211645, 37211646, 37211647, 37211653, 37211655, 37211657, 37211658, 37211661, 37211801, 37211804, 37211805, 37211806, 37211811, 37211812, 37211815, 37211817, 37211820, 37212062, 37212063, 37212065, 37212074, 37212079, 62573574, 62573576, 62576002, 62576008, 62593298, 62593302, 37212608, 37211644
Products Sold
Item Numbers : 00781804300, 00781805300, 00781804700, 00781805000, 00781804200, 00781805400, 00781804800, 00781804100, 00781804200, 00781804300, 00781804400, 00781804500, 00781804600, 00781804700, 00781804800, 00781804900, 00781805000, 00781805100, 00781805200, 00781805300, 00781805400, 00781805500 Lot Numbers: 37210958, 37210967, 37211180, 37211183, 37211311, 37211316, 37211320, 37211379, 37211482, 62561484, 37211643, 37211645, 37211646, 37211647, 37211653, 37211655, 37211657, 37211658, 37211661, 37211801, 37211804, 37211805, 37211806, 37211811, 37211812, 37211815, 37211817, 37211820, 37212062, 37212063, 37212065, 37212074, 37212079, 62573574, 62573576, 62576002, 62576008, 62593298, 62593302, 37212608, 37211644
Zimmer, Inc. is recalling Endo & Unipolar Femoral Heads: ENDO FEMORAL HEAD 43MM DIA, ENDO FEMORAL HEAD 53MM DIA, ENDO FEMORAL due to Zimmer is recalling sterile-packaged implants and instruments packaged in six different package configurations due to packaging design verification te. This is a Class I recall, indicating a high risk of serious health consequences or death. Based on FDA medical device enforcement report.
Summary derived from FDA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by FDA
Zimmer is recalling sterile-packaged implants and instruments packaged in six different package configurations due to packaging design verification test failures. Specifically, multiple test samples from each of the six configurations failed simulated distribution and shipping testing when the devices either breached inner or outer package trays or seal integrity was lost.
Recommended Action
Per FDA guidance
Healthcare providers and patients should stop using the device and contact the manufacturer for further instructions. Report problems to FDA MedWatch.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) directly.
View official FDA recall noticePage updated: Jan 10, 2026