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Class II Recall

Biolox delta Ceramic V40 Femoral Head 32/ -4.0mm Catalog Number: 6570-0-032

Howmedica Osteonics Corp.

Summary

The FDA issued a Class II for Biolox delta Ceramic V40 Femoral Head 32/ -4.0mm Catalog Number: 6570-0-032 by Howmedica Osteonics Corp.. Reason: Potential product mix where the size and/or offset of the Biolox delta Ceramic V40 Femoral Head inside the package does not match the package labeling.

Details

Source

Device Recall

External ID

Z-0842-2022

Action Date

2022-04-06

Status

Ongoing

Category

device

Product Description

Biolox delta Ceramic V40 Femoral Head 32/ -4.0mm Catalog Number: 6570-0-032

Lot/Code Info: Lot Numbers: 89648801 89648802 89648803 89648804 89648805 GTIN: 04546540608475 ****UPDATE 3/17/22: Lot Number: 89648802 UDI: " (01)04546540608475(17)261020(10)89648802 Removed from scope of Recall: 89648801 89648803 89648804 89648805

Quantity Affected: 92 units Update: 40 units

Reason for Recall

Potential product mix where the size and/or offset of the Biolox delta Ceramic V40 Femoral Head inside the package does not match the package labeling

Distribution

Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide distribution in the states of AZ, CA, CO, FL, GA, MD, MN, NC, NJ, NY, OH, OR, PA, TN, TX and the countries of Canada, China, Japan, Spain, UK, Netherlands, Germany & Belgium. ***Updated 3/17/22: U.S., Canada, China, Japan, UK, and Netherlands.

Type: Voluntary: Firm initiated

Recall Initiated: 2022-01-14

Company

Context & Analysis

This is a Class II recall. Class II recalls indicate that use of or exposure to the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences, or that the probability of serious consequences is remote.

This was one of 123 device recalls issued in the same week, part of 413 device-related FDA actions this month.

Howmedica Osteonics Corp. has 113 FDA actions in our database, including 113 recalls.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a Class II recall?

A Class II recall means the product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or the probability of serious adverse consequences is remote. Consumers should discontinue use.

What should I do if I have this product?

Stop using the product. Check the product against the specific lot numbers or identifiers listed in the recall. Contact the manufacturer (Howmedica Osteonics Corp.) or your retailer for a refund or replacement. If you experienced adverse effects, report them to the FDA via MedWatch.

How often does Howmedica Osteonics Corp. have FDA actions?

Howmedica Osteonics Corp. has 113 FDA actions in our database, including 113 recalls and 0 device clearances.

Where can I find the official FDA record?

The official record is available on FDA.gov. Search for "Z-0842-2022" on FDA.gov for the full record. You can also use the openFDA API to query this record programmatically.

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