PRA number
2001/4891
Published date
Product description
Manufactured by Saint Gobain Ceramiques Avancees Desmarquest, France.
Reasons the product is recalled
Possible rupture of zirconia ceramic femoral head prostheses in some batches manufactured by Saint Gobain Ceramiques Avancees Desmarquest, France.
The hazards to consumers
Component failure.
What consumers should do
Orthopaedic surgeons are contacting their patients, advising they seek urgent medical attention should they be concerned that there has been a sudden change in their replaced hip.
Supplier
Zimmer Australia Pty Ltd
Where the product was sold
Nationally
Responsible regulator
Therapeutic Goods Administration is the responsible regulator for this recall.