Device product
Modular Head Component, Biomet Hip System; Item No. 11-363661, Hip Joint, metal/polymer/metal, semi-constrained, porous-coated, uncemented prosthesis The device is used in treatment of patients who need total hip arthroplasty, and consists of modular components and corresponding instruments.
Z-1538-2018
Product summary
- Event
- Event 79685
- Status
- Terminated
- Classification
- Class II
- Quantity
- 18
- Official record key
device-enforcement:Z-1538-2018
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 299340
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
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Unknown
Two lots of different sized modular heads potentially commingled. Risks include delay in surgery and dislocation due to use of an incorrect sized head.