Biomet G7 Acetabular Liner Recall: Size Mismatch Risk
Biomet recalls G7 Acetabular System Dual Mobility Liner (40mm Size D) due to incorrect size labeling. This mismatch may cause improper fit and complications during hip replacement surgery.
Lower-risk recall
The outer package labeling and product etch are a 40 mm Size D liner, however, the implant is a 38 mm Size C liner.
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What happened, in plain English
Biomet is recalling a specific hip implant liner because it's labeled as 40mm Size D but is actually 38mm Size C. This size mismatch could lead to improper fit during hip replacement surgery, potentially causing complications. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/58949-biomet-g7-acetabular-liner-recall-size-mismatch-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/58949-biomet-g7-acetabular-liner-recall-size-mismatch-risk · Updated August 19, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #Z-1284-2023
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“Biomet G7 Acetabular Liner Recall: Size Mismatch Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated August 19, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/58949-biomet-g7-acetabular-liner-recall-size-mismatch-risk. Based on FDA recall #Z-1284-2023 (https://api.fda.gov/device/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22Z-1284-2023%22&limit=1).
Why it’s dangerous
The liner is labeled as 40mm Size D but is actually 38mm Size C. This size mismatch could cause improper fit during hip replacement surgery, potentially leading to complications like instability or improper joint alignment.
Who’s affected
Patients who received this specific hip implant liner during surgery are affected. Surgeons and medical teams using this model during procedures are most at risk.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for the model number 110024462 on the outer packaging. The liner is part of the G7 Acetabular System with a 40mm Size D label but is actually 38mm Size C.
- Brand
Biomet- Product
G7 Acetabular System, Dual Mobility Acetabular Liner, 40 mm, Size D, Model Number 110024462- Category
Medical device
What to do — step by step
Check Product Labeling
Verify the model number on the packaging is 110024462 and the size label matches the actual liner size.
Where it went and when
Where it was distributed
Distributed in 6 states.
FDA distribution: “US Distribution to states of: AZ, FL, GA, MI, NE, and TX.” States read from FDA’s own wording; “not listed” means the notice does not name it.
States: Arizona, Florida, Georgia, Michigan, Nebraska, Texas.
Recall timeline
FDA published this recall 51 days after the firm started it.
- Firm started the recall
- FDA classified it Class II
- Published in FDA’s Enforcement Report
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
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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-1284-2023 (February 6, 2023) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for Z-1284-2023 to see it in context.
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on August 19, 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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