PlainRecalls
FDA Devices Moderate Class II Terminated

Ceramic Femoral Head. Intended for use in total hip arthroplasty applications to replace the articular surface of the femoral head in primary hip surgery and for the salvage of a failed previous hip surgery.

Reported: December 24, 2014 Initiated: November 7, 2014 #Z-0825-2015

Product Description

Ceramic Femoral Head. Intended for use in total hip arthroplasty applications to replace the articular surface of the femoral head in primary hip surgery and for the salvage of a failed previous hip surgery.

Reason for Recall

Two complaints reported that the BIOLOX delta TS Ceramic Femoral Articul/eze12/14 36mm +12 Head (product code 1365-36-740) did not fit like the trial; the definite hip construct felt loose. The loosening refers to tissue tension and not the taper connection between the femoral head and stem. The investigations found that the small size sleeve (+1.5 femoral head offset) was incorrectly used in the

Details

Recalling Firm
DePuy Orthopaedics, Inc.
Units Affected
19 units worldwide
Distribution
Distributed in the states of WV, AZ, and AL, and the countries of Germany, and Finland.
Location
Warsaw, IN

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
Ceramic Femoral Head. Intended for use in total hip arthroplasty applications to replace the articular surface of the femoral head in primary hip surgery and for the salvage of a failed previous hip surgery.. Recalled by DePuy Orthopaedics, Inc.. Units affected: 19 units worldwide.
Why was this product recalled?
Two complaints reported that the BIOLOX delta TS Ceramic Femoral Articul/eze12/14 36mm +12 Head (product code 1365-36-740) did not fit like the trial; the definite hip construct felt loose. The loosening refers to tissue tension and not the taper connection between the femoral head and stem. The investigations found that the small size sleeve (+1.5 femoral head offset) was incorrectly used in the
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on December 24, 2014. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-0825-2015.