Recall Z-0687-2017 ยท LZO Prosthesis, Hip, Semi-Constrained, Metal/Ceramic/Polymer, Cemented Or Non-Porous, Uncemented
MicroPort Orthopedics Inc.
Conserve Shells: REF 38021146, REF 38021148, REF 38021150, REF 38021152, REF 38021154, REF 38021156, REF 38021158, REF 38021160, REF 38021162, REF 38021164, REF 38023642, REF 38023646, REF 38023844, REF 38023848, REF 38024046, REF 38024050, REF 38024248, REF 38024252, REF 38024450, REF 38024454, REF 38024652, REF 38024656, REF 38024854, REF 38024858, REF 38025056, REF 38025060, REF 38025258, REF
| Date | Dec 1, 2016 (initiated Jun 21, 2016) |
| Status | Terminated |
| Reason | Revision rate trends from within the MicroPort Orthopedics Inc. database evaluated for the modular head Metal on Metal THA systems show an increasing overall trend from 2009 to present and it was found that there was a specific hazard/harm for suspected tissue reaction to metal debris over one percent for modular head CONSERVE(R) systems and DYNASTY(R) metal acetabular liner systems. |
| Root cause | Device Design |
| Action | MicroPort sent an Urgent Field Safety Notice dated June 22, 2016, to all affected customers notifying them of the change in the instructions for use on July 7th, 2016 by email. The firm also notified US hospitals where the implantation surgeries occurred within the last twelve (12) months by letter on July 13th, 2016 delivered by FedEx Priority. Customers were asked to complete and return the enclosed form even if they do not have any affected product to return by fax to 1-901-451-6032 or PostMarket@ortho.microport.com. For questions regarding this recall call 901-867-4771. |
| Quantity | 68,199 units |
| Distribution | Worldwide Distribution - US (nationwide) Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Bulgaria, Canada, China, Columbia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Georgia, Germany, Greece, Iran, Italy, Jamaica, Japan, Lithuania, Malaysia, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Russia, Slovenia, S |
| FDA record | Open on fda.gov |
510(k) clearances named in this recall
| K100866 | PROFEMUR HIP SYSTEM MODULAR NECKS Wrightmedicaltechnologyinc, Apr 28, 2010 |