Events

Recall of Biolox Ceramic Head XL

According to U.S. Food and Drug Administration, this recall involved a device in United States that was produced by Plus Orthopedics.

What is this?

A correction or removal action taken by a manufacturer to address a problem with a medical device. Recalls occur when a medical device is defective, when it could be a risk to health, or when it is both defective and a risk to health.

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  • Type of Event
    Recall
  • Event ID
    28382
  • Event Risk Class
    Class 2
  • Event Number
    Z-0710-04
  • Event Initiated Date
    2004-02-10
  • Event Date Posted
    2004-07-20
  • Event Status
    Terminated
  • Event Country
    United States
  • Event Terminated Date
    2004-03-30
  • Event Source
    USFDA
  • Event Source URL
    https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfres/res.cfm?id=31740
  • Notes / Alerts
    U.S. data is current through June 2018. All of the data comes from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, except for the category Manufacturer Parent Company.
    The Parent Company was added by ICIJ.
    The parent company information is based on 2017 public records.
  • Extra notes in the data
    Prosthesis, Hip, Semi-Constrained, Metal/Ceramic/Polymer, Cemented Or Non-Porous, Uncemented - Product Code LZO
  • Reason
    Ceramic femoral ball heads break.
  • Action
    Firm is sending Dear Doctor letters to implanting physicians to have them evaluate their patients. Letters were sent 2/10/2004.

Device

Biolox Ceramic Head XL
  • Model / Serial
    None apply.
  • Product Classification
    Orthopedic Devices
  • Device Class
    2
  • Implanted device?
    Yes
  • Distribution
    To phyisicians in TX, CT, IN
  • Product Description
    Biolox Ceramic Head XL
  • Manufacturer
    Plus Orthopedics

Manufacturer

Plus Orthopedics
  • Manufacturer Address
    Plus Orthopedics, 6055 Lusk Blvd, San Diego CA 92121
  • Source
    USFDA