Howmedica Exeter V40 Cemented Hip Stem Recall: Label Mix Risk
Howmedica recalls Exeter V40 Cemented Hip (150mm) Stem (Part 0580-1-440) due to potential label mix with 125mm stem. Affected units may be used incorrectly.
Lower-risk recall
There is a potential label mix between certain lots of Exeter V40 Cemented Hip (125mm) Stem and Exeter V40 Cemented Hip (150mm) Stem.
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What happened, in plain English
Howmedica is recalling Exeter V40 Cemented Hip (15:0mm) Stems with part number 0580-1-440 because there's a risk of confusing them with the smaller 125mm version. This could lead to improper use during hip replacement surgery. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/61323-howmedica-exeter-v40-cemented-hip-stem-recall-label-mix-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/61323-howmedica-exeter-v40-cemented-hip-stem-recall-label-mix-risk · Updated August 19, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #Z-0652-2022
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“Howmedica Exeter V40 Cemented Hip Stem Recall: Label Mix Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated August 19, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/61323-howmedica-exeter-v40-cemented-hip-stem-recall-label-mix-risk. Based on FDA recall #Z-0652-2022 (https://api.fda.gov/device/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22Z-0652-2022%22&limit=1).
Why it’s dangerous
The recall is for a potential label mix between the 150mm and 125mm stems. If the wrong size is used in surgery, it could cause improper hip joint alignment or complications during the procedure.
Who’s affected
Patients who received this specific hip stem during surgery are likely affected. Surgeons using the product for hip replacements may also be at risk if they mix up the sizes.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for part number 0580-1-440 on the stem. The product was sold with lot number G7900352 and GTIN 04546540153296. This specific stem is used in hip replacements.
- Brand
Howmedica- Product
Exeter V40 Cemented Hip (150mm) Stem, Part Number 0580-1-440- Category
Medical device
All 2 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
Terminated- Distribution
The product was distributed to the following US states: MI
| Recall number | Product, codes & lots | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| Z-0651-2022 | Exeter V40 Cemented Hip (125mm) Stem, Part Number 0580-1-044; GTIN: 04546540509048; Lot G7900236 | 59 devices |
| Z-0652-2022 | Exeter V40 Cemented Hip (150mm) Stem, Part Number 0580-1-440; GTIN: 04546540153296; Lot G7900352 | 58 devices |
What to do — step by step
Check Product Label
Look for part number 0580-1-440 on the stem to confirm it's the recalled model.
Where it went and when
Where it was distributed
Distributed in Michigan.
FDA distribution: “The product was distributed to the following US states: MI” States read from FDA’s own wording; “not listed” means the notice does not name it.
States: Michigan.
Recall timeline
FDA terminated this recall 2.2 years after the firm started it.
- Firm started the recall
- FDA classified it Class II
- Published in FDA’s Enforcement Report
- FDA terminated the recall
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
Questions people ask
Do I need to stop using this product?
No action is required for the product itself. The recall is to prevent confusion with the smaller 125mm stem during surgery.
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Where this comes from
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-0652-2022 (December 30, 2021) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for Z-0652-2022 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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