Biomet recalls Arcos Modular Revision Hip System High Offset Cone Prox Body, Size C, : Potential device failure leading to surgical intervention. Affected units have specific lot numbers.
Arcos Proximal Cone Bodies could potentially exhibit chatter in the inner taper fretting corrosion and device failure in vivo leading to surgical intervention
Biomet is recalling a specific hip replacement component due to a risk of device failure in the body, which could require additional surgery. This recall affects patients who received this exact model with the listed lot numbers.
The hip component could develop chatter in the inner taper, causing fretting corrosion and potential device failure inside the body. This might lead to the need for additional surgical intervention to fix the problem.
Patients who received the Arcos Modular Revision Hip System High Offset Cone Prox Body, Size C, 70 MM with the specified lot numbers are affected. Those with this exact implant are at risk of needing additional surgery.
Check if your hip implant is labeled as Arcos Modular Revision Hip System High Offset Cone Prox Body, Size C, 70 MM with item number 11-301333. Affected units have lot numbers starting with 696800.
Review your implant's label for the specific model and lot numbers listed in the recall notice.
The recall states that device failure could lead to surgical intervention, but the official notice does not specify that replacement is required immediately.
Affected units have lot numbers starting with 696800 as listed in the recall notice.
The recall indicates a potential risk of device failure that could require additional surgery, but the official notice does not describe a risk of serious injury in normal use.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Biomet to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-2271-2021 — Biomet Biomet Hello, I own a Biomet that is covered by recall Z-2271-2021 from Biomet. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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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.
