CLASS II Device recall · Reported 4 Mar 2015 · FDA Enforcement Report
Biolox Delta Femoral Head - The Biolox delta Ceramic recalled by Zimmer
Zimmer is recalling Biolox Delta Femoral Head - The Biolox delta Ceramic Femoral Head is used in conjunction, distributed in 45 states. The recall was initiated on 17 Dec 2014 and the FDA has classified it as Class II.
Check your package
Stop using the device if the notice says to, and contact the manufacturer or your healthcare provider for the correction or replacement.
Recall details
- Recall number
- Z-1134-2015
- FDA event ID
- 70401
- Recalling firm
- Zimmer, Winterthur, N/A
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 17 Dec 2014
- FDA classified
- 20 Feb 2015
- Reported
- 4 Mar 2015
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Two or more of the following: Email, Fax, Letter, Press Release, Telephone, Visit
- Reason category
- Sterility
- Device type
- Hip & Knee Implants
Timeline
| 17 Dec 2014 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 20 Feb 2015 | Classified by FDA | +65 days |
| 4 Mar 2015 | Published in enforcement report | +12 days |
Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.
Reason for recall
Potential compromise of the inner sterile tray. If a compromised tray is detected, a delay in surgery may result. If undetected breach in both the inner and outer trays were to occur, and there is contamination present, a periprosthetic infection is possible, which could lead to revision.
A sterility recall means a product that must be sterile, such as an injection or eye drop, may be contaminated. Using a non-sterile product can cause serious infection.
Product as listed by the FDA
Biolox Delta Femoral Head - The BIOLOX delta Ceramic Femoral Head is used in conjunction with compatible acetabular and femoral stem components in total hip arthroplasty. A variety of sizes and neck lengths are available for various patient anatomies and adjustment of the tension of the ligaments and reconstruction of the center of the natural head of the femur.
Where it was distributed
Domestic: AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CT, DE, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MS, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, NC, ND, NE, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI, WV, WY International: Canada, Japan
AlaskaAlabamaArkansasArizonaCaliforniaConnecticutDelawareFloridaGeorgiaHawaiiIowaIdahoIllinoisIndianaKansasKentuckyLouisianaMassachusettsMarylandMaine
Questions about this recall
Why was it recalled?
Potential compromise of the inner sterile tray. If a compromised tray is detected, a delay in surgery may result. If undetected breach in both the inner and outer trays were to occur, and there is contamination present, a periprosthetic infection is possible, which could lead to revision.
Which lots are affected?
Item numbers: 00-8775-028-01; 00-8775-028-02; 00-8775-028-03; 00-8775-032-01; 00-8775-032-02; 00-8775-032-03; 00-8775-032-04; 00-8775-036-01; 00-8775-036-02; 00-8775-036-03; 00-8775-036-04; 00-8775-040-01; 00-8775-040-02; 00-8775-040-03; 00-8775-040-04. Lot #'s: 2524205, 2527529, 2531817, 2543976, 2547030, 2522713, 2535758, 2541605, 2544263, 2538145, 2541613, 2524241, 2524242, 2535756, 2535757, 2538147, 2538184, 2543978, 2543979, 2549572, 2553888, 2557023, 2559372, 2524199, 2524200, 2527535, 2527536, 2527537, 2532038, 2535759, 2535765, 2535766, 2538148, 2538149, 2538152, 2538186, 2545261, 2546980, 2548230, 2551239, 2554875, 2557033, 2524204, 2527538, 2527539, 2538153, 2538189, 2544167, 2551250, 2556148, 2557156, 2535768, 2538190, 2541618, 2544169, 2552353, 2524244, 2524260, 2524261, 2527546, 2527547, 2531818, 2535769, 2535770, 2538165, 2538167, 2538168, 2541619, 2541620, 2544176, 2544177, 2547032, 2552354, 2552365, 2522849, 2524201, 2524202, 2524203, 2527548, 2527549, 2527590, 2531774, 2531815, 2531816, 2538169, 2538170, 2538171, 2538173, 2538175, 2538176, 2541852, 2541853, 2544189, 2544190, 2544191, 2548154, 2552367, 2552368, 2554887, 2554888, 2556180, 2557159, 2557170, 2524262, 2524263, 2527592, 2527593, 2531819, 2535772, 2538177, 2538178, 2538180, 2541866, 2544196, 2545262, 2548170, 2552369, 2556181, 2538191, 2541868, 2524271, 2527594, 2538194, 2538195, 2541869, 2541910, 2541911, 2544198, 2557173, 2568103, 2568982, 2582562, 2583925, 2590223, 2591046, 2591047, 2596627, 2597821, 2600144, 2602748, 2615192, 2617666, 2618635, 2621751, 2623054, 2632524, 2633562, 2635942, 2638898, 2641867, 2642795, 2645303, 2647759, 2651994, 2531222, 2538196, 2538197, 2541912, 2541913, 2544253, 2545245, 2558285, 2566263, 2566672, 2568104, 2570197, 2576875, 2576876, 2583926, 2591048, 2591049, 2596628, 2596954, 2596960, 2599455, 2602729, 2605035, 2606707, 2608757, 2614031, 2616153, 2618045, 2620408, 2622735, 2623070, 2628694, 2629838, 2633563, 2634788, 2637813, 2638899, 2639802, 2641868, 2642796, 2642797, 2645304, 2648615, 2651105, 2651106, 2524272, 2527606, 2538198, 2541914, 2541925, 2544254, 2567876, 2568983, 2573850, 2583927, 2591050, 2591051, 2597822, 2602735, 2606708, 2615193, 2618046, 2620409, 2627501, 2629839, 2632525, 2634789, 2638910, 2639803, 2642798, 2645305, 2647760, 2538199, 2538200, 2541926, 2541927, 2541928, 2544260, 2545246, 2573846, 2583928, 2591076, 2597823, 2601623, 2610484, 2617667, 2622736, 2627924, 2629840, 2634790, 2639808, 2639809, 2642799, 2646184, 2647761, 2648617, 2651108
Where was it sold?
Domestic: AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CT, DE, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MS, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, NC, ND, NE, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI, WV, WY International: Canada, Japan
What should I do if I have it?
Stop using the device if the notice says to, and contact the manufacturer or your healthcare provider for the correction or replacement.
What does Class II mean?
Class II means the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems, or the probability of serious harm is remote.
Read the official FDA notice · Source record retrieved 26 Sep 2026. The FDA describes openFDA data as unvalidated; the official notice takes precedence. This page reports the record and gives no medical advice.
Other products in this recall event
4 other products · FDA event 70401This product is part of a recall event; the main page for the event is CoCr Femoral Head - A modular head component is used recalled by Zimmer.
| Reported | Class | Recall | Company | Reason | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CLASS II | CoCr Femoral Head - A modular head component is used recalled by Zimmer | Zimmer | Sterility | 45 states | |
| CLASS II | Metasul Femoral Head - indicated recalled by Zimmer | Zimmer | Sterility | 45 states | |
| CLASS II | Metasul Femoral Head - A modular head component is used recalled | Zimmer | Sterility | 45 states | |
| CLASS II | CoCr Femoral Head - indicated for hip arthroplasty recalled by Zimmer | Zimmer | Sterility | 45 states |
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