Severity
Moderate
FDA Devices recall · Reported February 21, 2018
The affected products are labeled and etched as F-44 mm liners; however, the physical products could potentially be E-42 mm liners.
Zimmer Biomet, Inc. recalled G7 DUAL MOBILITY LINER 44MM F Product Usage: Intended for use in hip arthroplasty cas… - a moderate-severity action.
G7 DUAL MOBILITY LINER 44MM F Product Usage: Intended for use in hip arthroplasty cas… was recalled by Zimmer Biomet, Inc. in February 21, 2018. Reason: The affected products are labeled and etched as F-44 mm liners; however, the physical products could potentia…. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #Z-0626-2018 with the FDA Devices before acting.
The recall
Zimmer Biomet, Inc. issued this moderate-severity FDA Devices recall-The affected products are labeled and etched as F-44 mm liners; however, the physical products could potentia….
Sourced from official FDA Devices enforcement records. Verify recall #Z-0626-2018 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
This FDA Devices action (record #Z-0626-2018) was formally reported on February 21, 2018, with the manufacturer initiating the action on August 25, 2017. It is classified under Moderate severity (Class II), with a current status of Terminated. Zimmer Biomet, Inc. is listed as the recalling firm, operating out of Warsaw, IN. Federal records list the affected scope as 8.
The documented reason for this recall is: The affected products are labeled and etched as F-44 mm liners; however, the physical products could potentially be E-42 mm liners. Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: US Nationwide Distribution. Distribution scope directly affects the consumer exposure window and determines whether a recall remains regional or escalates into a nationwide advisory.
Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 3 from FDA Devices - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.
Where this recall sits in its category - 40,322 medical devices recalls on record
Of 101,704 recalls in the database, 24,878 are high severity, 72,426 moderate, and 4,400 low. This recall is classified moderate severity.
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Severity
Moderate
Affected scope
8
Related Recalls
6
3 from same agency
G7 DUAL MOBILITY LINER 44MM F Product Usage: Intended for use in hip arthroplasty cases which involves the removal of the damaged joint and tissues to be replaced with artificial prosthesis. The result of the procedure is to relieve pain and restore a sense of normal function and mobility to the damaged joint.
The affected products are labeled and etched as F-44 mm liners; however, the physical products could potentially be E-42 mm liners.
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
| Severity class | Moderate (Class II) |
| Status | Terminated |
| Recall number | Z-0626-2018 |
| Date reported | February 21, 2018 |
| Date initiated | August 25, 2017 |
| Recalling firm | Zimmer Biomet, Inc. |
| Firm location | Warsaw, IN |
| Affected scope | 8 |
| Distribution | US Nationwide Distribution |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Devices enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
What to do with this recall
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