FDA Devices recall · Reported December 24, 2014
Sirius Polish Cemented Stem 38C Catalog Number: 51-199335 Lot Number Identification: 141680, 180920 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.
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 Pol…
Biomet, Inc. recalled Sirius Polish Cemented Stem 38C Catalog Number: 51-199335 Lot Number Identification: 14… - a moderate-severity action.
Sirius Polish Cemented Stem 38C Catalog Number: 51-199335 Lot Number Identification: 14… was recalled by Biomet, Inc. in December 24, 2014. Reason: After receiving a complaint, Biomet Orthopedic Inc., conducted an investigation which determined that the fol…. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #Z-0823-2015 with the FDA Devices before acting.
The recall
Biomet, Inc. issued this moderate-severity FDA Devices recall-After receiving a complaint, Biomet Orthopedic Inc., conducted an investigation which determined that the fol….
- Moderate
- severity level
- 8 units
- affected scope
- Class II
- classification
- December 24, 2014
- reported
Sourced from official FDA Devices enforcement records. Verify recall #Z-0823-2015 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
Recall Insight
This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution scope (see Distribution below) 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, 6 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.
Medical Devices recalls over time
Where this recall sits in its category - 41,021 medical devices recalls on record
Of 88,244 recalls with an agency hazard classification, 19,068 are high severity, 64,652 moderate, and 4,524 low. A further 16,179 CPSC/NHTSA recalls have no agency class and are excluded from this split. This recall is classified moderate severity.
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Product description
Sirius Polish Cemented Stem 38C Catalog Number: 51-199335 Lot Number Identification: 141680, 180920 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 348 Catalog Number: 51-199333, Lot Number Identification: 024320 and Sirius Polish Cemented Stem 38C, Catalog Number: 51-199335, Lot Number Identification: 141680, 180920.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
| Severity class | Moderate (Class II) |
| Status | Terminated |
| Recall number | Z-0823-2015 |
| Date reported | December 24, 2014 |
| Date initiated | December 2, 2014 |
| Recalling firm | Biomet, Inc. |
| Firm location | Warsaw, IN |
| Affected scope | 8 |
| Distribution | Foreign Distribution in China and Australia only. |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Devices enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
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