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FDAFDA · Food and drugs·Recall number Z-0442-2013

Echo Bi-Metric Press-Fit Stems/Echo Bi-Metric 11mm x 135mm Collarless Porous Stem (Orthopedic Implant) Indications: 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.

Published December 5, 2012 · Recall initiated: November 6, 2012

Status when published: Terminated — openFDA updates weekly, so this field may not reflect the current status. Always confirm with the official notice.

What's the hazard

It was reported that the surgeon noticed that the Echo 11mm hip stem had an etching indicating it was 13mm stem.

What to do

Voluntary: Firm initiated · Letter

Recall details

Manufacturer
Biomet, Inc.
Distributor
Nationwide distribution: USA including states of: AZ, MD, and KS.
Lot
Catalog Number: 192411 and Lot Number Identification: 244800
Risk classification
Class II
Area (FDA)
device
Country
United States

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