Lower risk Medical device recall · FDA · Published September 9, 2025

BioPro Bipolar Head Recall: Packaging Defect May Cause Infection Risk

BioPro recalls bipolar head implants with potential packaging defects that could compromise sterility, risking infection if implanted. Affected models include 38mm to 60mm sizes.

Plain-English summary generated from official FDA data by GovInfoNow · Published by Carlos Caban · How we make summaries

🇺🇸 FDA recall #Z-0150-2026Medical device BioPro ›

Lower-risk recall

Potential packaging issue that could compromise the sterile barrier. Defect may result in loss of sterility of the device, presenting potential risk of infection if device is implanted.

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Recalling firmBioPro, Inc.2929 Lapeer Rd · Port Huron, MI 48060-2558

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BioPro is recalling bipolar head implants (38mm to 60mm) due to a packaging defect that might compromise sterility. If implanted, this could lead to infection risks. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/51368-biopro-bipolar-head-recall-packaging-defect-may-cause-infection-risk.

Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/51368-biopro-bipolar-head-recall-packaging-defect-may-cause-infection-risk · Updated August 18, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #Z-0150-2026

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“BioPro Bipolar Head Recall: Packaging Defect May Cause Infection Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated August 18, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/51368-biopro-bipolar-head-recall-packaging-defect-may-cause-infection-risk. Based on FDA recall #Z-0150-2026 (https://api.fda.gov/device/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22Z-0150-2026%22&limit=1).

BioPro, Inc. recalled BioPro Bipolar Head products due to a potential packaging issue compromising sterility, the FDA said on Sept. 9, 2025. The recall affects 147 units distributed in Texas and Michigan.

How to tell if you have it

Brand: BioPro
Product ID/Description: 18130 BIPOLAR HEAD 38MM through 18152 BIPOLAR HEAD 60MM
Product ID/UDI-DI: M20918130 through M20918152
All lots, all serial numbers

The hazard

A defect may result in loss of sterility of the device, presenting a potential risk of infection if the device is implanted. The hazard stems from a potential packaging issue that could compromise the sterile barrier.

Context

GovInfoNow's records show BioPro, Inc. has two other recalls on record since June 25, 2019, including a Feb. 1, 2022 recall of BioPro Titanium Toe Implants for MR safety risk and a June 25, 2019 recall of BioPro Go-EZ Screws for sterile barrier flaws. Other recent recalls of similar products include Boston Scientific Radial Jaw 4 Jumbo Biopsy Forceps (June 30, 2026), Medline Convenience Kits (June 12, 2026), and Boston Scientific Radial Jaw 4 Biopsy Forceps (June 30, 2026).

How to tell if you have this one

Check for product IDs 18130-18152 with sizes 38mm to 60mm. All lots and serial numbers are affected.

Brand
BioPro
Category
Medical device

FDA recall event · 6 products

All 6 products in this recall

FDA lists each product line separately under one recall event. Check your product description, lot or code numbers against each row. Every row shares the hazard and remedy on this page.

Classification
Class II
Status
Ongoing
Distribution
US Domestic distribution to Texas and Michigan.

Recall number	Product, codes & lots
Z-0148-2026	BioPro Femoral Head (Metal 22, 28, 32, 36, 40) cobalt chromium and ceramic heads Part ID/Description: 18593 HEAD FEMORAL 22MM -3 18594 HEAD FEMORAL 22MM +0 19003 HEAD FEMORAL 28MM-6 19004 HEAD FEMORAL 28MM-3 19005 HEAD FEMORAL 28MM+0 19006 HEAD FEMORAL 28MM+3 19007 HEAD FEMORAL 28MM+6 19008 HEAD FEMORAL 28MM+9 19053 HEAD FEMORAL 36MM -3 19054 HEAD FEMORAL 36MM +0 19055 HEAD FEMORAL 36MM +3 19056 HEAD FEMORAL 36MM +6 19057 HEAD FEMORAL 36MM +9 19130 HEAD FEMORAL 32MM-6 19131 HEAD FEMORAL 32MM-3 19132 HEAD FEMORAL 32MM+0 19133 HEAD FEMORAL 32MM +3 19134 HEAD FEMORAL 32MM+6 19135 HEAD FEMORAL 32MM +9; Part ID/ UDI-DI: 18593 M20918593 18594 M20918594 19003 M20919003 19004 M20919004 19005 M20919005 19006 M20919006 19007 M20919007 19008 M20919008 19053 M20919053 19054 M20919054 19055 M20919055 19056 M20919056 19057 M20919057 19130 M20919130 19131 M20919131 19132 M20919132 19133 M20919133 19134 M20919134 19135 M20919135 All lots and serial numbers affected
Z-0149-2026	BioPro Endo Head (Metal uni-polar, 38-55) Product Number/Description 10179 ENDO MD 38 10180 ENDO MD 41 10181 ENDO MD 43 10182 ENDO MD 45 10183 ENDO MD 47 10184 ENDO MD 49 10185 ENDO MD 51 10186 ENDO MD 53 10187 ENDO MD 55 10188 ENDO SH 38 10189 ENDO SH 41 10190 ENDO SH 43 10191 ENDO SH 45 10192 ENDO SH 47 10193 ENDO SH 49 10194 ENDO SH 51 10195 ENDO SH 53 10196 ENDO SH 55; Product ID/UDI-DI 10179 M20910179 10180 M20910180 10181 M20910181 10182 M20910182 10183 M20910183 10184 M20910184 10185 M20910185 10186 M20910186 10187 M20910187 10188 M20910188 10189 M20910189 10190 M20910190 10191 M20910191 10192 M20910192 10193 M20910193 10194 M20910194 10195 M20910195 10196 M20910196 All lots, all serial numbers
Z-0150-2026	BioPro Bipolar Head Product ID/Description 18130 BIPOLAR HEAD 38MM 18131 BIPOLAR HEAD 39MM 18132 BIPOLAR HEAD 40MM 18133 BIPOLAR HEAD 41MM 18134 BIPOLAR HEAD 42MM 18135 BIPOLAR HEAD 43MM 18136 BIPOLAR HEAD 44MM 18137 BIPOLAR HEAD 45MM 18138 BIPOLAR HEAD 46MM 18139 BIPOLAR HEAD 47MM 18140 BIPOLAR HEAD 48MM 18141 BIPOLAR HEAD 49MM 18142 BIPOLAR HEAD 50MM 18143 BIPOLAR HEAD 51MM 18144 BIPOLAR HEAD 52MM 18145 BIPOLAR HEAD 53MM 18146 BIPOLAR HEAD 54MM 18147 BIPOLAR HEAD 55MM 18148 BIPOLAR HEAD 56MM 18149 BIPOLAR HEAD 57MM 18150 BIPOLAR HEAD 58MM 18151 BIPOLAR HEAD 59MM 18152 BIPOLAR HEAD 60MM; Product ID/UDI-DI 18130 M20918130 18131 M20918131 18132 M20918132 18133 M20918133 18134 M20918134 18135 M20918135 18136 M20918136 18137 M20918137 18138 M20918138 18139 M20918139 18140 M20918140 18141 M20918141 18142 M20918142 18143 M20918143 18144 M20918144 18145 M20918145 18146 M20918146 18147 M20918147 18148 M20918148 18149 M20918149 18150 M20918150 18151 M20918151 18152 M20918152 All lots, all serial numbers
Z-0151-2026	BioPro Femoral Head (Ceramic heads 28-30) Product ID/Description 19023 HEAD FEMORAL CERAMIC 28MM -3 19024 HEAD FEMORAL CERAMIC 28MM +0 19025 HEAD FEMORAL CERAMIC 32MM -3 19026 HEAD FEMORAL CERAMIC 32MM +0 19027 HEAD FEMORAL CERAMIC 32MM +3; Product ID/UDI-DI 19023 M20919023 19024 M20919024 19025 M20919025 19026 M20919026 19027 M20919027 All lots, all serial numbers
Z-0152-2026	BioPro Endo Head (Ceramic) Product ID/Description 13006 ENDO MODULAR CERAMIC SH 38 13012 ENDO MODULAR CERAMIC SH 51 13013 ENDO MODULAR CERAMIC MD 38 13019 ENDO MODULAR CERAMIC MD 51 13007 ENDO MODULAR CERAMIC SH 41 13008 ENDO MODULAR CERAMIC SH 43 13009 ENDO MODULAR CERAMIC SH 45 13010 ENDO MODULAR CERAMIC SH 47 13011 ENDO MODULAR CERAMIC SH 49 13014 ENDO MODULAR CERAMIC MD 41 13015 ENDO MODULAR CERAMIC MD 43 13016 ENDO MODULAR CERAMIC MD 45 13017 ENDO MODULAR CERAMIC MD 47 13018 ENDO MODULAR CERAMIC MD 49 14823 ENDO MODULAR CERAMIC SH 53 14824 ENDO MODULAR CERAMIC MD 53 14825 ENDO MODULAR CERAMIC SH 55 14826 ENDO MODULAR CERAMIC MD 55 17295 ENDO MODULAR CERAMIC SH 36 17296 ENDO MODULAR CERAMIC MD 36; Product ID/UDI-DI 13006 M20913006 13012 M20913012 13013 M20913013 13019 M20913019 13007 M20913007 13008 M20913008 13009 M20913009 13010 M20913010 13011 M20913011 13014 M20913014 13015 M20913015 13016 M20913016 13017 M20913017 13018 M20913018 14823 M20914823 14824 M20914824 14825 M20914825 14826 M20914826 17295 M20917295 17296 M20917296 All lots, all serial numbers
Z-0153-2026	BioPro Femoral Head Product ID/Description 14089 HEAD FEMORAL 28 SH LT 14090 HEAD FEMORAL 28 MD LT 14091 HEAD FEMORAL 28 LG LT 14094 HEAD FEMORAL 32 SH LT 14095 HEAD FEMORAL 32 MD LT 14096 HEAD FEMORAL 32 LG LT; Product ID/UDI-DI 14089 M20914089 14090 M20914090 14091 M20914091 14094 M20914094 14095 M20914095 14096 M20914096 All lots, all serial numbers

Based on the official FDA remedy

What to do — step by step

Check Product Details
Identify your implant's size (38mm to 60mm) and product ID (18130-18152) to confirm if it's affected.

Where it went and when

Where it was distributed

Distributed in Michigan and Texas.

FDA distribution: “US Domestic distribution to Texas and Michigan.” States read from FDA’s own wording; “not listed” means the notice does not name it.

States: Michigan, Texas.

Recall timeline

FDA published this recall 43 days after the firm started it.

Sep 9, 2025Firm started the recall
Oct 14, 2025FDA classified it Class II
Oct 22, 2025Published in FDA’s Enforcement Report

Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.

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Questions people ask

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What should I do if I have this implant?

Contact BioPro directly to confirm if your implant is affected and follow their guidance.

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<a href="https://govinfonow.com/recall/51368-biopro-bipolar-head-recall-packaging-defect-may-cause-infection-risk">BioPro Bipolar Head Recall: Packaging Defect May Cause Infection Risk (GovInfoNow)</a>

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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official FDA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.

Official source: FDA Recall #Z-0150-2026 (September 9, 2025) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for Z-0150-2026 to see it in context.
Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on August 18, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the FDA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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