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Device product

Modular Head Component, Biomet Hip System; Item No. 163669, Hip Joint, metal/polymer semi-constrained cemented prosthesis The device is used in treatment of patients who need total hip arthroplasty, and consists of modular components and corresponding instruments.

Z-1537-2018

April 02, 2018

Class II

Product summary

Firm
Zimmer Biomet, Inc.
Event
Event 79685
Status
Terminated
Classification
Class II
Quantity
30
Official record key
device-enforcement:Z-1537-2018

Official wording

Reason: Two lots of different sized modular heads potentially commingled. Risks include delay in surgery and dislocation due to use of an incorrect sized head.

Code information: lot 276760

Distribution pattern: Worldwide Distribution: US (nationwide) in states of: AL, AR, FL, GA, IN, KY, LA, MO, MS, OH, OK, TX, and VA; and countries of: Canada, Costa Rica and Chile.

Derived failure modes

  • Unknown

    reason.no_named_rule · v1.0.0

    Two lots of different sized modular heads potentially commingled. Risks include delay in surgery and dislocation due to use of an incorrect sized head.

Field note

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