PlainRecalls
FDA Devices Moderate Class II Terminated

Active Articulation E1. Intended for use with either primary or revision hip arthroplasty.

Reported: June 12, 2013 Initiated: April 26, 2013 #Z-1465-2013

Product Description

Active Articulation E1. Intended for use with either primary or revision hip arthroplasty.

Reason for Recall

Biomet is recalling Active Articulation E1 Hip Bearing implants. Biomet has initiated this action following an investigation which identified that outer label indicates two conflicting O.D. sizes while the inner labels indicate an incorrect O.D. size. The implant itself is etched with the correct O.D. size.

Details

Recalling Firm
Biomet, Inc.
Units Affected
8 units
Distribution
Distributed in New York.
Location
Warsaw, IN

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
Active Articulation E1. Intended for use with either primary or revision hip arthroplasty.. Recalled by Biomet, Inc.. Units affected: 8 units.
Why was this product recalled?
Biomet is recalling Active Articulation E1 Hip Bearing implants. Biomet has initiated this action following an investigation which identified that outer label indicates two conflicting O.D. sizes while the inner labels indicate an incorrect O.D. size. The implant itself is etched with the correct O.D. size.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on June 12, 2013. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-1465-2013.