PlainRecalls
FDA Devices Moderate Class II Terminated

Device Brand Name: Sirius Polish Cemented Stem 34B Device Classification Name: prosthesis, hip, semi-constrained, metal/polymer, cemented Device Common Name: Sirius Femoral Stem The Biomet's Sirius Femoral Hip Stem is a double-tapered, highly polished cemented hip stem, designed for either primary or revision surgery. A distal centralizer is provided for optimal placement within the femoral canal. The system is used with Type 1 taper modular heads and compatible acetabular shells/liners and

Reported: December 24, 2014 Initiated: December 2, 2014 #Z-0822-2015

Product Description

Device Brand Name: Sirius Polish Cemented Stem 34B Device Classification Name: prosthesis, hip, semi-constrained, metal/polymer, cemented Device Common Name: Sirius Femoral Stem The Biomet's Sirius Femoral Hip Stem is a double-tapered, highly polished cemented hip stem, designed for either primary or revision surgery. A distal centralizer is provided for optimal placement within the femoral canal. The system is used with Type 1 taper modular heads and compatible acetabular shells/liners and screws to provide a total hip replacement system.

Reason for Recall

After receiving a complaint, Biomet Orthopedic Inc., conducted an investigation which determined that the following parts were mixed up prior to packaging and shipment: Sirius Polish Cemented Stem 34B Catalog Number: 51-199333, Lot Number Identification: 024320 and Sirius Polish Cemented Stem 38C, Catalog Number: 51-199335, Lot Number Identification: 141680, 180920.

Details

Recalling Firm
Biomet, Inc.
Units Affected
9
Distribution
Foreign Distribution in China and Australia only.
Location
Warsaw, IN

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
Device Brand Name: Sirius Polish Cemented Stem 34B Device Classification Name: prosthesis, hip, semi-constrained, metal/polymer, cemented Device Common Name: Sirius Femoral Stem The Biomet's Sirius Femoral Hip Stem is a double-tapered, highly polished cemented hip stem, designed for either primary or revision surgery. A distal centralizer is provided for optimal placement within the femoral canal. The system is used with Type 1 taper modular heads and compatible acetabular shells/liners and screws to provide a total hip replacement system.. Recalled by Biomet, Inc.. Units affected: 9.
Why was this product recalled?
After receiving a complaint, Biomet Orthopedic Inc., conducted an investigation which determined that the following parts were mixed up prior to packaging and shipment: Sirius Polish Cemented Stem 34B Catalog Number: 51-199333, Lot Number Identification: 024320 and Sirius Polish Cemented Stem 38C, Catalog Number: 51-199335, Lot Number Identification: 141680, 180920.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on December 24, 2014. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-0822-2015.