Biomet Hip System Modular Head Component -6mm Neck, 36mm Type 1 Taper (2017-09-27)

Recall Summary Biomet is recalling certain modular hip system components (specifically 6mm neck, 36mm Type 1 Taper heads) distributed across Canada due to a medical device issue. This recall affects hip implant patients who received this particular component. The FDA classified this as a Class I recall, indicating a serious potential health risk.

Reason

Medical devices

Classification

Class I

Category

drug recall

Country

Canada

Agency

HC-DEVICES

Recall date

2017-10-06

Status

Closed

Distribution

Canada-wide

Official recall notice from HC-DEVICES

Recall details on Nibble Recalls: https://trynibble.app/recalls/c3e8d822-1c08-4e94-b17f-92c953e61c55