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Terminated

Conserve Cups: REF 38BF3642, REF 38BF3642SP, REF 38BF3844, REF 38BF3844SP, REF 38BF4046, REF 38BF4046SP, REF 38BF4248, REF 38BF4248SP, REF 38BF4450, REF 38BF4450SP, REF 38BF4652, REF 38BF4652SP, REF 38BF4854, REF 38BF5056, REF 38BF5258, REF 38BF5258SP, REF 38BF5460, REF 38BF5460SP, REF 38BF5662, REF 38BF5662SP, REF 38BF5864, REF 38BF5864SP, REF 38BF6066, REF 38BF6066SP, REF 38QH3644, REF 38QH3846, REF 38QH4048, REF 38QH4250, REF 38QH4452, REF 38QH4654, REF 38QH4856, REF 38QH5058, REF 38QH5260, REF 38QH5462, REF 38QH5664, REF 38QH5666, REF 38SC3650, REF 38SC3852, REF 38SC4054, REF 38SC4256, REF 38SC4458, REF 38SC4660, REF 38SC4862, REF 38SC5064, REF 38SC5266, REF 38SC5468, REF 38SC5670, REF 38SC5672 For use with the conserve metal head

FDA Recall Z-0688-2017 · Posted 2016-12-01

Recalling FirmMicroPort Orthopedics Inc.
Recall StatusTerminated
Product CodeLZO
Date Initiated2016-06-21
Date Terminated2017-07-01
Product Quantity68,221 units

Reason for Recall

Revision rate trends from within the MicroPort Orthopedics Inc. database evaluated for the modular head Metal on Metal THA systems show an increasing overall trend from 2009 to present and it was found that there was a specific hazard/harm for suspected tissue reaction to metal debris over one percent for modular head CONSERVE(R) systems and DYNASTY(R) metal acetabular liner systems.

Firm Action

MicroPort sent an Urgent Field Safety Notice dated June 22, 2016, to all affected customers notifying them of the change in the instructions for use on July 7th, 2016 by email. The firm also notified US hospitals where the implantation surgeries occurred within the last twelve (12) months by letter on July 13th, 2016 delivered by FedEx Priority. Customers were asked to complete and return the enclosed form even if they do not have any affected product to return by fax to 1-901-451-6032 or [email protected]. For questions regarding this recall call 901-867-4771.

Root Cause

Device Design

Distribution Pattern

Worldwide Distribution - US (nationwide) Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Bulgaria, Canada, China, Columbia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Georgia, Germany, Greece, Iran, Italy, Jamaica, Japan, Lithuania, Malaysia, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Russia, Slovenia, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Switzerland, Taiwan, Netherlands, Turkey, Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, and Vietnam.

Related FDA 510(k) Records

Devices referenced by this recall via K-numbers.

K100866PROFEMUR HIP SYSTEM MODULAR NECKSWrightmedicaltechnologyinc · 2010-04-28

Official Source

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Source: FDA Enforcement Report / Recall database. Always confirm against the official FDA record.

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