Reported Dec 5, 2012 · Terminated
Echo Bi-Metric Press-Fit Stems/Echo Bi-Metric 11mm x 135mm Collarless Porous Stem (Orthopedic Implant) Indications: 1)…
Biomet, Inc.
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.What you should do
Stop using the affected lot and contact the recalling firm for the return or refund process. Check the FDA enforcement report for lot-level detail.
Firm contact: Biomet, Inc. · 56 E Bell Dr · Warsaw, IN · 46582-6989
Is this the product you have?
Echo Bi-Metric Press-Fit Stems/Echo Bi-Metric 11mm x 135mm Collarless Porous Stem (Orthopedic Implant) Indications
5 of 5 products
| # | Product as published |
|---|---|
| 1 | Noninflammatory degenerative joint disease including osteoarthritis and avascular necrosis |
| 2 | rheumatoid arthritis |
| 3 | correction offunctional deformity |
| 4 | treatment of non-union, femoral neck fracture, and trochanteric fractures of the proximal femur with head involvement, unmanageable using other techniques |
| 5 | revision of previously failed total arthoplasty. |
- Lot codes and dates
- Catalog Number192411
- and Lot Number Identification244800
- Amount recalled
- 4
Where it was sold
Why it was recalled
It was reported that the surgeon noticed that the Echo 11mm hip stem had an etching indicating it was 13mm stem.
This product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.
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