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Class II Recall

Arcos Modular Revision Hip System Standard Cone Prox Body, Size A, 50 MM Item Number: 11-301300

Biomet, Inc.

Summary

The FDA issued a Class II for Arcos Modular Revision Hip System Standard Cone Prox Body, Size A, 50 MM Item N by Biomet, Inc.. Reason: Arcos Proximal Cone Bodies could potentially exhibit chatter in the inner taper fretting corrosion and device failure in vivo leading to surgical int.

Details

Source

Device Recall

External ID

Z-2259-2021

Action Date

2021-08-18

Status

Terminated

Category

device

Product Description

Arcos Modular Revision Hip System Standard Cone Prox Body, Size A, 50 MM Item Number: 11-301300

Lot/Code Info: Lot Numbers/UDI : 626440 (01)00880304474611(17)310409(10)626440 626450 (01)00880304474611(17)310322(10)626450 626460 (01)00880304474611(17)310402(10)626460 626890 (01)00880304474611(17)310323(10)626890 678370 (01)00880304474611(17)310419(10)678370 678770 (01)00880304474611(17)310419(10)678770 678800 (01)00880304474611(17)310409(10)678800 695830 (01)00880304474611(17)310412(10)695830

Quantity Affected: 88 units

Reason for Recall

Arcos Proximal Cone Bodies could potentially exhibit chatter in the inner taper fretting corrosion and device failure in vivo leading to surgical intervention

Distribution

US Nationwide distribution.

Type: Voluntary: Firm initiated

Recall Initiated: 2021-06-02

Company

Biomet, Inc.

Warsaw, IN

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 183 device recalls issued in the same week, part of 403 device-related FDA actions this month.

Biomet, Inc. has 66 FDA actions in our database, including 60 recalls and 6 clearances.

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 (Biomet, Inc.) or your retailer for a refund or replacement. If you experienced adverse effects, report them to the FDA via MedWatch.

How often does Biomet, Inc. have FDA actions?

Biomet, Inc. has 66 FDA actions in our database, including 60 recalls and 6 device clearances.

Where can I find the official FDA record?

The official record is available on FDA.gov. Search for "Z-2259-2021" on FDA.gov for the full record. You can also use the openFDA API to query this record programmatically.

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