Severity
Moderate
FDA Devices recall · Reported July 21, 2021
A risk exists during impacting of the acetabular cup into the bone the plugs may come loose from the cup, which could lead to operation duration extension or revision operation. A…
Implantcast Gmbh recalled EcoFit cup cementless: Model(Catalog Number)/Description: 02200046 /EcoFit cup cementles… - a moderate-severity action.
EcoFit cup cementless: Model(Catalog Number)/Description: 02200046 /EcoFit cup cementles… was recalled by Implantcast Gmbh in July 21, 2021. Reason: A risk exists during impacting of the acetabular cup into the bone the plugs may come loose from the cup, whi…. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #Z-2050-2021 with the FDA Devices before acting.
The recall
Implantcast Gmbh issued this moderate-severity FDA Devices recall-A risk exists during impacting of the acetabular cup into the bone the plugs may come loose from the cup, whi….
Sourced from official FDA Devices enforcement records. Verify recall #Z-2050-2021 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
This FDA Devices action (record #Z-2050-2021) was formally reported on July 21, 2021, with the manufacturer initiating the action on May 10, 2021. It is classified under Moderate severity (Class II), with a current status of Terminated. Implantcast Gmbh is listed as the recalling firm, operating out of Buxtehude. Federal records list the affected scope as 41 units (U.S.).
The documented reason for this recall is: A risk exists during impacting of the acetabular cup into the bone the plugs may come loose from the cup, which could lead to operation duration extension or revision operation. A warning note is being added to instruct… Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: U.S. Nationwide distribution in the states of FL and TX.. 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
41 units (U.S.)
Related Recalls
6
3 from same agency
EcoFit cup cementless: Model(Catalog Number)/Description: 02200046 /EcoFit cup cementless 46mm dia incl. central hole cover; 02200048 /EcoFit cup cementless 48mm dia incl. central hole cover; 02200050 /EcoFit cup cementless 50mm dia incl. central hole cover; 02200052 /EcoFit cup cementless 52mm dia incl. central hole cover; 02200054 /EcoFit cup cementless 54mm dia incl. central hole cover; 02200056 /EcoFit cup cementless 56mm dia incl. central hole cover; 02200058 /EcoFit cup cementless 58mm dia incl. central hole cover; 02200060 /EcoFit cup cementless 60mm dia incl. central hole cover; 02200062 /EcoFit cup cementless 62mm dia incl. central hole cover; 02200064 /EcoFit cup cementless 64mm dia incl. central hole cover; 02200066 /EcoFit cup cementless 66mm dia incl. central hole cover; 02200068 /EcoFit cup cementless 68mm dia incl. central hole cover;
A risk exists during impacting of the acetabular cup into the bone the plugs may come loose from the cup, which could lead to operation duration extension or revision operation. A warning note is being added to instructions for use and surgical technique alerting users that the quality of bone in the patient (such as osteosclerosis) is an attributable factor.
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
| Severity class | Moderate (Class II) |
| Status | Terminated |
| Recall number | Z-2050-2021 |
| Date reported | July 21, 2021 |
| Date initiated | May 10, 2021 |
| Recalling firm | Implantcast Gmbh |
| Firm location | Buxtehude |
| Affected scope | 41 units (U.S.) |
| Distribution | U.S. Nationwide distribution in the states of FL and TX. |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Devices enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
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