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Recall Observatory FDA recall evidence

Device product

OMNIlife science, Inc. ApeX acetabular liner hip prosthesis component ApeX-LNK crosslinked Acetabular Insert, 10 deg hood; Product Code : H5-54840

Z-2481-2019

July 23, 2019

Class II

Product summary

Firm
OMNIlife science Inc.
Event
Event 83528
Status
Terminated
Classification
Class II
Quantity
6
Official record key
device-enforcement:Z-2481-2019

Official wording

Reason: Acetabular liners failed the oxidation testing performed prior to release. They may experience a higher wear rate, leading to revision surgery.

Code information: LOT # 31707

Distribution pattern: US nationwide distribution to states of: IL, NY, OK, MD, AL, PA, CO, FL, and UT.

Derived failure modes

  • Unknown

    reason.no_named_rule · v1.0.0

    Acetabular liners failed the oxidation testing performed prior to release. They may experience a higher wear rate, leading to revision surgery.