Zimmer Biomet recalls ECHO Bi-Metric Hip System with potential for extended surgery time due to component mix-up. Affected units may require additional surgical procedures.
Two lots of the Echo BI-Metric Hip Stem and ARCOS Modular Revision Hip Stem may have been comingled. Potential health consequences include extension of surgery time to find a replacement component.
Zimmer Biomet is recalling a specific hip prosthesis model because two lots of the stem components might have been mixed up. This could lead to longer surgery times as surgeons need to find the correct replacement part.
The recall involves two lots of the hip stem components being mixed up. This could cause surgeons to spend extra time searching for the correct replacement part during surgery, potentially extending the procedure.
Patients who received the ECHO Bi-Metric Hip System with item number 192414 and lot number 944680 are affected. Those who have had hip surgery with this specific model are most at risk.
Check for the product name 'ECHO Bi-Metric Hip System, Reduced Proximal Profile, Standard 135o neck' with item number 192414. Look for lot number 944680 on the UDI label.
Look for the item number 192414 and lot number 944680 on the UDI label.
Two lots of the hip stem components may have been mixed up, which could lead to longer surgery times as surgeons need to find the correct replacement part.
Check the product label for item number 192414 and lot number 944680. If you have these details, contact Zimmer Biomet for further instructions.
The recall does not mention serious injury risks. The main concern is extended surgery time.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Zimmer Biomet to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-2821-2018 — Zimmer Biomet Zimmer Biomet Hello, I own a Zimmer Biomet that is covered by recall Z-2821-2018 from Zimmer 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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