Drug recall

Active Articulation E1. Intended for use with either primary or revision hip arthroplasty.

FDA recall event 65209 · Class II · Biomet, Inc.

Key facts

Event ID 65209
Recall numbers Z-1465-2013
Recalling firm Biomet, Inc.
Product type Devices
Products Active Articulation E1. Intended for use with either primary or revision hip arthroplasty.
Classification Class II
Status Terminated
Voluntary or mandated Firm Initiated
Reason for recall Biomet is recalling Active Articulation E1 Hip Bearing implants. Biomet has initiated this action following an investigation which identified that outer label indicates two conflicting O.D. sizes…
Initiation date Apr 26, 2013
Report date Jun 12, 2013
Termination date Aug 29, 2013
City Warsaw
State IN
Country United States
FEI number 1825034

At a glance

  • 1–9 Products in this recall
  • None FDA inspections of this firm (FEI)

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