Drug recall

Mallory Head 4 Finned Acetabular Shell 50 mm, PN 13-104150, hip prosthesis component (Ringloc)

FDA recall event 70438 · Class II · Biomet, Inc.

Key facts

Event ID 70438
Recall numbers Z-1122-2015, Z-1123-2015
Recalling firm Biomet, Inc.
Product type Devices
Products Mallory Head 4 Finned Acetabular Shell 50 mm, PN 13-104150, hip prosthesis component (Ringloc), Ringloc+ Acetabular Shell Finned 52 mm, PN 16-104152, hip prosthesis component.
Classification Class II
Status Terminated
Voluntary or mandated Firm Initiated
Reason for recall Biomet recalled the Mallory Head 4 Finned Acetabular Shell 50mm (Lot 364600) and Ringloc + Acetabular Shell Limited Hole Finned 52 mm (Lot 427840) following a mix up in packaging with the two.
Initiation date Jan 9, 2015
Report date Feb 25, 2015
Termination date Oct 22, 2015
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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