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Signature Ceramic Femoral Head. Model Number: 111-152-621. The Signature ceramic femoral heads are manufactured by Ceramtec from 72-75% Al2O3+24-26% Z3O3 (Biolox Delta). The heads connect via a 12/14 taper to the stem trunnion, and articulates against the crosslinked UHMWPE liner within the Logical Acetabular Cups. Product Usage: Components of the Signature Orthopaedics hip replacement range are intended to replace a hip joint where bone stock is sufficient to support the implant. When a surgeon has selected prosthetic replacement as the preferred treatment, the devices are indicated for: Non-inflammatory degenerative joint disease including osteoarthritis or avascular necrosis Inflammatory joint disease including rheumatoid arthritis Correction of functional deformity including congenital hip dysplasia Traumatic injury involving the hip joint including traumatic arthritis or femoral head or neck fracture Failed previous hip surgery including internal fixation or joint fusion, reconstruction, hemiarthroplasty, surface replacement, or total replacement

FDA Recall Z-0920-2018 · Posted None

Recalling FirmSignature Orthopedics Pty Limited
Recall StatusTerminated
Product CodeMEH
Date Initiated2018-02-02
Date Terminated2018-08-08
Product Quantity10

Reason for Recall

This recall has been identified due to the batch being mislabeled, with the packaged component's size not corresponding to the label. Therefore, the product intended to be used for the procedure may not be included in the packaging resulting in surgical delay as replacement product is retrieved.

Firm Action

Signature Orthopaedics notified customer(s) of the recall by sending an Urgent Medical Device Recall Letter dated February 2, 2018 via email. The letter identified the affected product, problem and actions to be taken. Customers were instructed to complete the Customer Acknowledgement Form and firm's Effectiveness Check Questionnaire.

Root Cause

Labeling mix-ups

Distribution Pattern

Worldwide Distribution - U.S. Nationwide and the country of Australia.

Related FDA 510(k) Records

Devices referenced by this recall via K-numbers.

K121297ORIGIN HIP STEM, FEMORAL HEAD, LOGICAL PX-SERIES ACETABULAR SHELL, LOCIGAL G-SERIES ACETABULAR SHELL, LOGICAL ACETABULARSignature Orthopaedics Pty, Ltd. · 2012-12-28

Official Source

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

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