Severity
Moderate
FDA Devices recall · Reported March 12, 2014
Packaging error -- two different types and sizes of acetabular liners used during hip replacement surgery were mistakenly packaged into each other's outer boxes after sterilizatio…
Djo Surgical recalled FMP X-alt Acetabular Liner This acetabular liner is intended for use with DJO Surgical… - a moderate-severity action.
FMP X-alt Acetabular Liner This acetabular liner is intended for use with DJO Surgical… was recalled by Djo Surgical in March 12, 2014. Reason: Packaging error -- two different types and sizes of acetabular liners used during hip replacement surgery wer…. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #Z-1130-2014 with the FDA Devices before acting.
The recall
Djo Surgical issued this moderate-severity FDA Devices recall-Packaging error -- two different types and sizes of acetabular liners used during hip replacement surgery wer….
Sourced from official FDA Devices enforcement records. Verify recall #Z-1130-2014 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
This FDA Devices action (record #Z-1130-2014) was formally reported on March 12, 2014, with the manufacturer initiating the action on February 7, 2014. It is classified under Moderate severity (Class II), with a current status of Terminated. Djo Surgical is listed as the recalling firm, operating out of Austin, TX. Federal records list the affected scope as 10 units of Model/Catalog Number 931-28-248 Lot/Serial Number(s) 685F1034 labeled asModel/Catalog Number 932-36-252, Lot# 728F1089.
The documented reason for this recall is: Packaging error -- two different types and sizes of acetabular liners used during hip replacement surgery were mistakenly packaged into each other's outer boxes after sterilization, resulting in the products being misla… Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: Nationwide Distribution - USA including TX, LA, FL, CA, and AZ.. 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
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Severity
Moderate
Affected scope
10 units of Model/Catalog Number 931-28-248 Lot/Serial Number(s) 685F1034 labeled asModel/Catalog Number 932-36-252, Lot# 728F1089
Related Recalls
6
3 from same agency
FMP X-alt Acetabular Liner This acetabular liner is intended for use with DJO Surgical hip systems. It is used with an acetabular shell to replicate the kinematics of a natural hip.
Packaging error -- two different types and sizes of acetabular liners used during hip replacement surgery were mistakenly packaged into each other's outer boxes after sterilization, resulting in the products being mislabeled. The units labeled as Model/Catalog Number 931-28-248 Lot/Serial Number 685F1034 on the outside and containing Model/Catalog Number 932-36-252, Lot# 728F1089 on the inside (1
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
| Severity class | Moderate (Class II) |
| Status | Terminated |
| Recall number | Z-1130-2014 |
| Date reported | March 12, 2014 |
| Date initiated | February 7, 2014 |
| Recalling firm | Djo Surgical |
| Firm location | Austin, TX |
| Affected scope | 10 units of Model/Catalog Number 931-28-248 Lot/Serial Number(s) 685F1034 labeled asModel/Catalog Number 932-36-252, Lot# 728F1089 |
| Distribution | Nationwide Distribution - USA including TX, LA, FL, CA, and AZ. |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Devices enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
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