Database updated: 27 October 2026
Safety Information
Medsafe Online Recall Database
Detail of Recall
| Type of Product: | Device |
| Medsafe Reference: | 13667 |
| Brand Name: | Zimmer Trilogy Acetabular System Shells, without Holes |
| Model: | 80 models |
| Affected: | Manufactured since March 2009 |
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| Recalling Organisation: | Zimmer Biomet New Zealand Company 210 Khyber Pass Road Grafton Auckland |
| Contact Information: | 09 925 5200 |
| Manufacturer: | Zimmer Inc |
| Brand Name: | Zimmer Trilogy Acetabular System Shells, uni-hole porus |
| Model: | |
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| Recalling Organisation: | Zimmer Biomet New Zealand Company 210 Khyber Pass Road Grafton Auckland |
| Contact Information: | 09 925 5200 |
| Manufacturer: | Zimmer UK Ltd |
| Issue: | The manufacturer has determined that approximately 3% of Trilogy Acetabular Shells without holes manufactured since March 2009 were slightly below the lower range of the specification (as low as 28% vs. 30% porosity specification). Pore size and pore volume are two key characteristics of implant coatings. |
| Recall action type: | Alert |
| Recall action: | Manufacturer to issue advice regarding use |
| Level of recall: | Healthcare Professional |
| Date Commenced: | 15/11/2012 |
