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Z-2517-2018Class II

2M insert 15degree for MUTARS RS cup and LUMiC TiN orthopedic hip implant acetabular component. Size 38/39 mm...

implantcast GmbH / initiated 2017-12-28 / Terminated / root cause: manufacturing process

IMPLANTCAST GMBH began a recall of 2M insert 15degree for MUTARS RS cup and LUMiC TiN orthopedic hip implant acetabular component. Size 38/39 mm REF number 02423839 Size 42/44 mm REF number... on . FDA classified it as Class II and gives the reason as "Possibility that the retaining ring in the 2M inlay 15degree for MUTARS RS Cup and LUMiC TiN is incorrectly mounted". As of , the recall status on record is Terminated, and MDM tags the root cause as manufacturing process.

Recall record

Recall number
Z-2517-2018
Classification
Class II
Status
Terminated
Initiated
Posted
Terminated
Recalling firm
implantcast GmbH
Product
2M insert 15degree for MUTARS RS cup and LUMiC TiN orthopedic hip implant acetabular component. Size 38/39 mm REF number 02423839 Size 42/44 mm REF number 02424244 Size 44/48 mm REF number 02424448 Size 46/52 mm REF number 02424652
Product code
LZO Prosthesis, Hip, Semi-Constrained, Metal/Ceramic/Polymer, Cemented Or Non-Porous, Uncemented
Reason for recall
Possibility that the retaining ring in the 2M inlay 15degree for MUTARS RS Cup and LUMiC TiN is incorrectly mounted.
Root cause tag
manufacturing process
FDA root cause
Process design
Action
Implantcast sent customers an Urgent Product Safety Information / Product Recall letter on December 28, 2017. The letter recommends that physicians follow their patients by radiological exam. There is a return form for the hospital or physician to confirm receipt of the letter.
Quantity in commerce
304, 3 in US
Distribution
Distribution in Europe and US states of Texas, Rhode Island and Georgia.
Product codes and lots
Article/Batch numbers: Size 38/39 mm REF number 02423839 Batch 150201G, 1504298, 1504299, 150429C, 150429L;  Size 42/44 mm REF number 02424244 Batch 1702188, 15042AF, 15042A7, 15042A6, 15042A5;  Size 44/48 mm REF number 02424448 Batch 1702189, 1637108, 16141C1;  Size 46/52 mm REF number 02424652 Batch 1637109, 16141C2.

Enforcement reports

One row per recalled product line
FDA enforcement reports joined to recall event Z-2517-2018
Recall numberClassStatusVoluntary or mandatedReport dateClassified
Z-2517-2018Class IITerminatedVoluntary: Firm initiated