Reported Mar 12, 2014 · Terminated

FMP X-alt Acetabular Liner This acetabular liner is intended for use with DJO Surgical hip systems. It is used with an…

Djo Surgical

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: Djo Surgical · 9800 Metric Blvd · Austin, TX · 78758-5445

Is this the product you have?

  • FMP X-alt Acetabular Liner This acetabular liner is intended for use with DJO Surgical hip systems. It is used with an acetabular shell to replicate the kinematics of a natural hip.
Lot codes and dates
  • Model/Catalog Number 931-28-248 Lot/Serial Number 685F1034 (an MP5 Non-Hooded, Neutral Liner) were mistakenly packaged/labeled as Model/Catalog Number 932-36-252, Lot# 728F1089 (an MP7 10-degree Hooded Liner) and vice-versa
Amount recalled
10 units of Model/Catalog Number 931-28-248 Lot/Serial Number(s) 685F1034 labeled asModel/Catalog Number 932-36-252, Lot# 728F1089

Where it was sold

Why it was recalled

Packaging error -- two different types and sizes of acetabular liners used during hip replacement surgery were mistakenly packaged into each other's outer boxes after sterilization, resulting in the products being mislabeled. The units labeled as Model/Catalog Number 931-28-248 Lot/Serial Number 685F1034 on the outside and containing Model/Catalog Number 932-36-252, Lot# 728F1089 on the inside (1

This product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.

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Where this came from

Source: U.S. Food & Drug Administration (openFDA)

Read the FDA (openFDA device enforcement) notice

Notice updated Oct 1, 2014 · Data as of Sep 19, 6:49 PM UTC

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