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Recall Observatory FDA recall evidence

Device product

Signature Ceramic Femoral Head. Model Number: 111-152-621. The Signature ceramic femoral heads are manufactured by Ceramtec from 72-75% Al2O3+24-26% Z3O3 (Biolox Delta). The heads connect via a 12/14 taper to the stem trunnion, and articulates against the crosslinked UHMWPE liner within the Logical Acetabular Cups. Product Usage: Components of the Signature Orthopaedics hip replacement range are intended to replace a hip joint where bone stock is sufficient to support the implant. When a surgeon has selected prosthetic replacement as the preferred treatment, the devices are indicated for: ¿ Non-inflammatory degenerative joint disease including osteoarthritis or avascular necrosis ¿ Inflammatory joint disease including rheumatoid arthritis ¿ Correction of functional deformity including congenital hip dysplasia ¿ Traumatic injury involving the hip joint including traumatic arthritis or femoral head or neck fracture ¿ Failed previous hip surgery including internal fixation or joint fusion, reconstruction, hemiarthroplasty, surface replacement, or total replacement

Z-0920-2018

February 02, 2018

Class II

Product summary

Firm
Signature Orthopedics Pty Limited
Event
Event 79219
Status
Terminated
Classification
Class II
Quantity
10
Official record key
device-enforcement:Z-0920-2018

Official wording

Reason: This recall has been identified due to the batch being mislabeled, with the packaged component's size not corresponding to the label. Therefore, the product intended to be used for the procedure may not be included in the packaging resulting in surgical delay as replacement product is retrieved.

Code information: UDI: 09348215001926. Lot:78560.

Distribution pattern: Worldwide Distribution - U.S. Nationwide and the country of Australia.

Derived failure modes

  • Labeling or packaging

    reason.labeling_packaging · v1.0.0

    mislabeled