Z-2821-2018Class II

ECHO Bi-Metric Hip System, Reduced Proximal Profile, Standard 135o neck, item number 192414. orthopedic hip...

Name: Z-2821-2018 ECHO Bi-Metric Hip System, Reduced Proximal Profile, Standard 135o neck, item number 192414. orthopedic hip...
Creator: Zimmer Biomet, Inc.
Published: 2018-06-08
License: https://open.fda.gov/license/

Zimmer GmbH / initiated 2018-06-08 / Terminated / root cause: manufacturing process

FDA source

Zimmer Biomet, Inc. began a recall of ECHO Bi-Metric Hip System, Reduced Proximal Profile, Standard 135o neck, item number 192414. orthopedic hip prosthesis femoral stem on 2018-06-08. FDA classified it as Class II and gives the reason as "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". As of 2026-09-10, the recall status on record is Terminated, and MDM tags the root cause as manufacturing process.

Recall record

Recall number: Z-2821-2018
Classification: Class II
Status: Terminated
Initiated: 2018-06-08
Posted: 2018-08-14
Terminated: 2020-04-14
Recalling firm: Zimmer GmbH
Product: ECHO Bi-Metric Hip System, Reduced Proximal Profile, Standard 135o neck, item number 192414. orthopedic hip prosthesis femoral stem
Product code: KWA Prosthesis, Hip, Semi-Constrained (Metal Uncemented Acetabular Component)
Reason for recall: 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.
Root cause tag: manufacturing process
FDA root cause: Process control
Action: The firm sent an initial email on June 6, 2018, to US distributors that received affected product. Distributors were asked to quarantine any affected product on hand. The formal recall notice was then prepared and emailed to distributors on June 8, 2018. On the same day, hospital risk managers and distributors received notification via courier. " The distributors notice identified the issue and their responsibilities. These responsibilities included locating and removing the product in their territory, as well as identifying hospitals who have previously used the product. " Distributors will return on-hand product to Zimmer Biomet and ensure all of their products are accounted for using the form provided in the letter. " The hospital risk manager notice identified the issue and their responsibilities. These responsibilities include: - Assisting the Zimmer Biomet sales representative with the quarantine of the product - Returning Certificate of Acknowledgement to Zimmer Biomet. If you have further questions or concerns after reviewing this information, please call Zimmer Biomet customer service at 574-371-3071 between 8:00 am and 5:00pm EST, Monday through Friday. Calls received outside of call center operating hours will receive a voicemail prompt or be transferred to an on-call representative in the event of an emergency. Alternatively, your questions may be emailed to [email protected].
Quantity in commerce: 12
Distribution: US distribution to CA, GA, IL, MO, NY, and VA.
Product codes and lots: lot 944680. UDI (01)00880304463370(17)280206(10)944680

Enforcement reports

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FDA enforcement reports joined to recall event Z-2821-2018
Recall number	Class	Status	Voluntary or mandated	Report date	Classified
Z-2820-2018	Class II	Terminated	Voluntary: Firm initiated	2018-08-22	2018-08-14
Z-2821-2018	Class II	Terminated	Voluntary: Firm initiated	2018-08-22	2018-08-14

Product code KWA

K070274Class IIIEcho Bi-Metric Press-Fit StemsBiomet Manufacturing Corp / cleared 2007-04-03

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Data as of 2026-10-14, the FDA export date for this dataset. Page last changed 2026-09-05. View this recall on fda.gov (opens on fda.gov)