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Keramos Ceramic Femoral Heads. Product consists of ceramic femoral head and liner used in hip replacement surgeries.

FDA device recall Z-1063-05 · posted 2005-08-03 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
Encore Medical, Lp
Reason for recall
Labeling on the Keramos Ceramic Femoral Heads and Liner indicates the product expiration date of 6 years instead of 5 years.
Action taken
The firm notified all sales agencies and affected products are on return.
Root cause
Other
Status
Terminated
Product code
MRA
Quantity affected
Nationwide including: TX, MS, FL, SC, GA, CA, PA, MA, NJ, MD, OK, MO, AZ, SD, UT, ID
Distribution
Nationwide
Date initiated
2005-06-08
Date posted
2005-08-03
Date terminated
2007-04-19
Location
Austin, TX

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