Biomet, Inc. recalls Biomet Cobalt-Chrome Femoral Components, 32MM MOD HEAD COCR -6MM NECK; 32MM MOD HEAD COCR -3 MM NECK; 32MM MOD HEAD COC…

Recall date

April 16, 2015

Source

U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) — enforcement report

Recall number

Z-1757-2015

FDA classification

Class III

Brand / firm

Biomet, Inc.

Sold / distributed

Worldwide Distribution - US Nationwide in the states of AR, CA, IL, IN, PA, FL, KS, LA, WI, VA, MA, MD, NJ, UT, NC, TX, AL, MI, KY, OH, SD, MO, GA, NV, WA and the countries of: Europe, Canada, Japan, Chile, Korea, Mexico, New Zealand, Trinidad/Tobago, Thailand, Argentina, Australia, and China.

Why it was recalled

Biomet hip joint, knee joint and shoulder joint replacement components device labeling contains incorrect GTIN (Global Trade Identification Number) codes.

Class III means the product violates regulations but is not likely to cause harm.

What was recalled

Biomet Cobalt-Chrome Femoral Components, 32MM MOD HEAD COCR -6MM NECK; 32MM MOD HEAD COCR -3 MM NECK; 32MM MOD HEAD COCR STD NECK ; 32MM MOD HEAD COCR +3MM NECK; 32MM COCR MOD HD +6MM NO SKIRT Hip joint replacement components include: femoral stems, femoral heads, acetabular shells, and acetabular liners.