Events

Recall of Ranawat/Burnstein Acetabular Shell

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

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
    63613
  • Event Risk Class
    Class 2
  • Event Number
    Z-0415-2013
  • Event Initiated Date
    2012-10-04
  • Event Date Posted
    2012-11-21
  • Event Status
    Terminated
  • Event Country
    United States
  • Event Terminated Date
    2013-03-18
  • Event Source
    USFDA
  • Event Source URL
    https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfres/res.cfm?id=114365
  • 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 uncemented acetabular component) - Product Code KWA
  • Reason
    The color code on label conflicts with the liner size (liner size 24 should be green, not yellow).
  • Action
    BIOMET called distributors who received the affected product to return it to Biomet with follow-up Urgent Recall Notices sent via E-mail October 22, 2012.. The notice included the identity of the recalled device, reason for the recall, and directions to complete the FAX back form and return it to 574-372-1683. Product is to be returned to Return Goods, Recalls, Biomet, Inc. 56 East Bell Drive, Warsaw, IN 46580. Questions related to the recall should be directed to Field Action Coordinator (574) 372-1570, Monday through Friday. 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. For questions regarding this recall call 574-267-6639, ext 1676.

Device

Ranawat/Burnstein Acetabular Shell
  • Model / Serial
    Part 11-106054 Lot 528310
  • Product Classification
    Orthopedic Devices
  • Device Class
    3
  • Implanted device?
    Yes
  • Distribution
    Nationwide Distribution including CA, IN, NC, OH, and UT.
  • Product Description
    Ranawat/Burnstein Acetabular Shell 54mm/Limited Holes/Porous Coated is a metallic, full-hemisphere, acetabular shell component. || Intended Use: The shell utilizes a modular polyethylene liner and a femoral head component that is taper fit onto a femoral stem at the time of surgery. Cemented or non-cemented total hip replacement . The device is intended for general use in skeletally mature individuals undergoing primary and/or secondary revision surgery at high risk of hip dislocation due to a history of prior dislocation, joint or bone loss, soft tissue laxity, neuromuscular disease, or intra-operative instability and for whom all other options to constrained acetabular components have been considered
  • Manufacturer
    Biomet, Inc.

Manufacturer

Biomet, Inc.
  • Manufacturer Address
    Biomet, Inc., 56 E Bell Dr, Warsaw IN 46582-6989
  • Manufacturer Parent Company (2017)
    Zimmer Biomet Holdings
  • Manufacturer comment
    “The safety of patients has always been, and continues to be, Zimmer Biomet’s top priority and it is our honor to be a leader in this industry for the past 90 years,” Zimmer Biomet told ICIJ in a statement. “We adhere to strict regulatory standards, and work closely with the FDA and all applicable regulatory agencies in each of our regions as part of our commitment to operating a first-rate quality management system across our global manufacturing network. The company added that it is focused on staying at the forefront of innovation and doing right by the millions of patients who rely on the company’s products.
  • Source
    USFDA