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Recall Observatory FDA recall evidence

Device product

Active Articulation E1. Intended for use with either primary or revision hip arthroplasty.

Z-1465-2013

April 26, 2013

Class II

Product summary

Firm
Biomet, Inc.
Event
Event 65209
Status
Terminated
Classification
Class II
Quantity
8 units
Official record key
device-enforcement:Z-1465-2013

Official wording

Reason: Biomet is recalling Active Articulation E1 Hip Bearing implants. Biomet has initiated this action following an investigation which identified that outer label indicates two conflicting O.D. sizes while the inner labels indicate an incorrect O.D. size. The implant itself is etched with the correct O.D. size.

Code information: Part numbers: EP-200162, EP-200162, EP-200164, and EP-200166 with Lot numbers: 027050, 101470, 115950, 101480, 247990, 948810, 967270, 027070, 287820, 729870, and 860880.

Distribution pattern: Distributed in New York.

Derived failure modes

  • Unknown

    reason.no_named_rule · v1.0.0

    Biomet is recalling Active Articulation E1 Hip Bearing implants. Biomet has initiated this action following an investigation which identified that outer label indicates two conflicting O.D. sizes while the inner labels indicate an incorrect O.D. size. The implant itself is etched with the correct O.D. size.