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High RiskFDAfda-Z-2820-2018OTHER

ARCOS Modular Revision Hip System, item number 11-300814 orthopedic hip prosthesis femoral stem.

Units Affected
12
Recall Date
June 8, 2018
Issuing Agency
Hazard
Other

FDA Recall Notice

Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) — official FDA notice for recall FDA-Z-2820-2018.

Two lots of the Echo BI-Metric Hip Stem and ARCOS Modular Revision Hip Stem may have been comingled. Potential health consequences include extension of surgery time to find a replacement component.

Corrective Action (per FDA)

Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) — official FDA notice for recall FDA-Z-2820-2018.

Recall terminated by FDA.

✅ What you should do

  1. Stop using the product if you own it.
  2. Check the model number, lot code, or sell-by date against the recall notice above.
  3. Contact Zimmer Biomet, Inc. or the retailer where you bought it for a refund, replacement, or repair.
  4. For the most current official instructions, visit the FDA recall page.
  5. If you've been hurt by this product, report the incident to FDA.

Consumer Contact (per FDA)

Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) — official FDA notice for recall FDA-Z-2820-2018.

Zimmer Biomet, Inc.

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Zimmer Biomet, Inc. Recall FAQ

Zimmer Biomet, Inc. is the subject of a medical implants safety report: ARCOS Modular Revision Hip System, item number 11-300814 orthopedic hip prosthesis femoral stem.. The notice was published on June 8, 2018 by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Approximately 12 units are potentially affected.