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Metha(R) Hip System Cobalt Chrome (CoCr) Metha Modular Neck Adapters used with the Metha Modular Short Hip Stems. Aescul

FDA device recall Z-3014-2011 · posted 2011-08-12 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
Aesculap Inc
Reason for recall
Aesculap Implant Systems received a notification from the manufacturer, Aesculap, AG of a fractured CoCr neck adapter.
Action taken
AESCULAP Implant Systems sent an "Important Recall Notification" letter dated to all affected customers. The informed customers of a complaint received where fractured CoCR adapter was found and to return any affected product to the firm. The reason for the fracture is currently under investigation. While the firm is trying to determine the root cause of the fracture, they will be offering the Metha non-modular short hip implants to their customers. Customers are asked to return an Inventory Sheet to AESCULAP. For additional information on this recall call (610) 984-9239 or (610) 984-9300.
Root cause
Unknown/Undetermined by firm
Status
Terminated
Product code
LZO
Quantity affected
149
Distribution
Nationwide (USA) Distribution including the states of AL, FL, GA, MD, NM, NY, OK, and TN.
Date initiated
2011-07-19
Date posted
2011-08-12
Date terminated
2013-03-19
Location
Center Valley, PA

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