Severity
Moderate
FDA Devices recall · Reported April 1, 2020
The firm has identified that packaging containing components of the hip replacement range are mislabeled. This could result in the product intended to be used for a procedure not…
The recall
Signature Orthopaedics Europe Ltd issued this moderate-severity FDA Devices recall — The firm has identified that packaging containing components of the hip replacement range are mislabeled. Th….
Sourced from official FDA Devices enforcement records. Verify recall #Z-1568-2020 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
This FDA Devices action (record #Z-1568-2020) was formally reported on April 1, 2020, with the manufacturer initiating the action on October 9, 2019. It is classified under Moderate severity (Class II), with a current status of Ongoing. Signature Orthopaedics Europe Ltd is listed as the recalling firm, operating out of Athlone, N/A. Federal records list the affected scope as 5 components.
The documented reason for this recall is: The firm has identified that packaging containing components of the hip replacement range are mislabeled. This could result in the product intended to be used for a procedure not included in the packaging resulting in … Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: US: California. 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, 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.
Where this recall sits in its category — 40,409 medical devices recalls on record
Of 100,165 recalls in the database, 23,668 are high severity, 72,097 moderate, and 4,400 low. This recall is classified moderate severity.
Severity
Moderate
Affected scope
5 components
Related Recalls
6
6 from same agency
Encina HA Femoral Stem, Size 11 Coxa Vara Collared, REF 100-30-011, Ti6AI4V Allow with HA Coating, For use with Stinson Orthopedics Inc. Total Hip Replacement System Only, CEMENTLESS, UDI: (01) 00841176102934
The firm has identified that packaging containing components of the hip replacement range are mislabeled. This could result in the product intended to be used for a procedure not included in the packaging resulting in a surgical delay.
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
| Severity class | Moderate (Class II) |
| Status | Ongoing |
| Recall number | Z-1568-2020 |
| Date reported | April 1, 2020 |
| Date initiated | October 9, 2019 |
| Recalling firm | Signature Orthopaedics Europe Ltd |
| Firm location | Athlone, N/A |
| Affected scope | 5 components |
| Distribution | US: California |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Devices enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
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