Severity
Moderate
ModerateClass IIOngoing
FDA Devices recall · Reported September 16, 2020
PROFEMUR Titanium and Cobalt Chrome modular necks, Item Numbers and descriptions: Item Number Description Description 2 PHAC1202 PROFEMUR NECK NEUTRAL SHORT COBALT CHROME PHAC1204 PROFEMUR NECK NEUTRAL LONG COBALT CHROME PHAC1212 PROFEMUR NECK A/R VAR/VAL 2 SHORT COBALT CHROME PHAC1214 PROFEMUR NECK A/R VAR/VAL 2 LONG COBALT CHROME PHAC1222 PROFEMUR NECK A/R VAR/VAL 1 SHORT COBALT CHROME PHAC1224 PROFEMUR NECK A/R VAR/VAL 1 LONG COBALT CHROME PHAC1232 PROFEMUR NECK A/R 8DG SHORT COBALT C
MicroPort Orthopedics Inc. is voluntarily recalling any existing inventory of PROFEMUR¿ Titanium and Cobalt Chrome modular necks with previous package insert versions to replace t…
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MicroPort Orthopedics Inc. recalled PROFEMUR Titanium and Cobalt Chrome modular necks, Item Numbers and descriptions: Item N… - a moderate-severity action.
PROFEMUR Titanium and Cobalt Chrome modular necks, Item Numbers and descriptions: Item N… was recalled by MicroPort Orthopedics Inc. in September 16, 2020. Reason: MicroPort Orthopedics Inc. is voluntarily recalling any existing inventory of PROFEMUR¿ Titanium and Cobalt C…. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #Z-2948-2020 with the FDA Devices before acting.
The recall
MicroPort Orthopedics Inc. issued this moderate-severity FDA Devices recall-MicroPort Orthopedics Inc. is voluntarily recalling any existing inventory of PROFEMUR¿ Titanium and Cobalt C….
- Moderate
- severity level
- 12K units
- affected scope
- Class II
- classification
- September 16, 2020
- reported
Sourced from official FDA Devices enforcement records. Verify recall #Z-2948-2020 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
Recall Insight
This FDA Devices action (record #Z-2948-2020) was formally reported on September 16, 2020, with the manufacturer initiating the action on July 31, 2020. It is classified under Moderate severity (Class II), with a current status of Ongoing. MicroPort Orthopedics Inc. is listed as the recalling firm, operating out of Arlington, TN. Federal records list the affected scope as 12,348 units.
The documented reason for this recall is: MicroPort Orthopedics Inc. is voluntarily recalling any existing inventory of PROFEMUR¿ Titanium and Cobalt Chrome modular necks with previous package insert versions to replace the PROFEMUR¿ Hip System Package Insert w… Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: Worldwide Distribution: US (nationwide) to states of: AL, AZ, CA, CO, FL, GA, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, MA, MD, MI, MO, MT, NC, NH, NJ, NV, OH, PA, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI including PR; and countries of: Brazil, Canada, Chin…. 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.
Medical Devices recalls over time
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.
Counts reflect market size and reporting activity, not inherent danger, we do not rank products by risk from raw recall volume.
Affected scope
12,348 units
Related Recalls
6
3 from same agency
Product description
PROFEMUR Titanium and Cobalt Chrome modular necks, Item Numbers and descriptions: Item Number Description Description 2 PHAC1202 PROFEMUR NECK NEUTRAL SHORT COBALT CHROME PHAC1204 PROFEMUR NECK NEUTRAL LONG COBALT CHROME PHAC1212 PROFEMUR NECK A/R VAR/VAL 2 SHORT COBALT CHROME PHAC1214 PROFEMUR NECK A/R VAR/VAL 2 LONG COBALT CHROME PHAC1222 PROFEMUR NECK A/R VAR/VAL 1 SHORT COBALT CHROME PHAC1224 PROFEMUR NECK A/R VAR/VAL 1 LONG COBALT CHROME PHAC1232 PROFEMUR NECK A/R 8DG SHORT COBALT CHROME PHAC1234 PROFEMUR NECK A/R 8DG LONG COBALT CHROME PHAC1242 PROFEMUR NECK A/R 15DG SHORT COBALT CHROME PHAC1244 PROFEMUR NECK A/R 15DG LONG COBALT CHROME PHAC1252 PROFEMUR NECK VAR/VAL 8DG SHORT COBALT CHROME PHA01202 PROFEMUR NECK NEUTRALSHORT SHORT PHA01204 PROFEMUR NECK NEUTRAL LONG PHA01206 PROFEMUR NECK NEUTRAL X LONG PHA01212 PROFEMUR NECK A/R VAR/VAL 2 SHORT PHA01214 PROFEMUR NECK A/R VAR/VAL 2 LONG PHA01222 PROFEMUR NECK A/R VAR/VAL 1 SHORT PHA01224 PROFEMUR NECK A/R VAR/VAL 1 LONG PHA01232 PROFEMUR NECK 8DG A/R SHORT PHA01234 PROFEMUR NECK 8DG A/R LONG PHA01236 PROFEMUR NECK 8DG A/R X LONG PHA01242 PROFEMUR NECK 15DG A/R SHORT PHA01244 PROFEMUR NECK 15DG A/R LONG PHA01252 PROFEMUR NECK 8DG VAR/VAL SHORT PHA01254 PROFEMUR NECK 8DG VAR/VAL LONG PHA01256 PROFEMUR NECK 8DG VAR/VAL X LONG PHA01262 PROFEMUR NECK 15DG VAR/VAL SHORT PHA01264 PROFEMUR NECK 15DG VAR/VAL LONG Intended Use: MPO Total Hip Systems are indicated for use in total hip arthroplasty for reduction or relief of pain and/or improved hip function in skeletally mature patients.
Reason for recall
MicroPort Orthopedics Inc. is voluntarily recalling any existing inventory of PROFEMUR¿ Titanium and Cobalt Chrome modular necks with previous package insert versions to replace the PROFEMUR¿ Hip System Package Insert with the most recent revision (150803-8).
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
| Severity class | Moderate (Class II) |
| Status | Ongoing |
| Recall number | Z-2948-2020 |
| Date reported | September 16, 2020 |
| Date initiated | July 31, 2020 |
| Recalling firm | MicroPort Orthopedics Inc. |
| Firm location | Arlington, TN |
| Affected scope | 12,348 units |
| Distribution | Worldwide Distribution: US (nationwide) to states of: AL, AZ, CA, CO, FL, GA, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, MA, MD, MI, MO, MT, NC, NH, NJ, NV, OH, PA, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI including PR; and countries of: Brazil, Canada, China, Costa Rica, Franc… |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Devices enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
What to do with this recall
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Frequently Asked Questions
What product was recalled? ▼
PROFEMUR Titanium and Cobalt Chrome modular necks, Item Numbers and descriptions: Item Number Description Description 2 PHAC1202 PROFEMUR NECK NEUTRAL SHORT COBALT CHROME PHAC1204 PROFEMUR NECK NEUTRAL LONG COBALT CHROME PHAC1212 PROFEMUR NECK A/R VAR/VAL 2 SHORT COBALT CHROME PHAC1214 PROFEMUR NECK A/R VAR/VAL 2 LONG COBALT CHROME PHAC1222 PROFEMUR NECK A/R VAR/VAL 1 SHORT COBALT CHROME PHAC1224 PROFEMUR NECK A/R VAR/VAL 1 LONG COBALT CHROME PHAC1232 PROFEMUR NECK A/R 8DG SHORT COBALT CHROME PHAC1234 PROFEMUR NECK A/R 8DG LONG COBALT CHROME PHAC1242 PROFEMUR NECK A/R 15DG SHORT COBALT CHROME PHAC1244 PROFEMUR NECK A/R 15DG LONG COBALT CHROME PHAC1252 PROFEMUR NECK VAR/VAL 8DG SHORT COBALT CHROME PHA01202 PROFEMUR NECK NEUTRALSHORT SHORT PHA01204 PROFEMUR NECK NEUTRAL LONG PHA01206 PROFEMUR NECK NEUTRAL X LONG PHA01212 PROFEMUR NECK A/R VAR/VAL 2 SHORT PHA01214 PROFEMUR NECK A/R VAR/VAL 2 LONG PHA01222 PROFEMUR NECK A/R VAR/VAL 1 SHORT PHA01224 PROFEMUR NECK A/R VAR/VAL 1 LONG PHA01232 PROFEMUR NECK 8DG A/R SHORT PHA01234 PROFEMUR NECK 8DG A/R LONG PHA01236 PROFEMUR NECK 8DG A/R X LONG PHA01242 PROFEMUR NECK 15DG A/R SHORT PHA01244 PROFEMUR NECK 15DG A/R LONG PHA01252 PROFEMUR NECK 8DG VAR/VAL SHORT PHA01254 PROFEMUR NECK 8DG VAR/VAL LONG PHA01256 PROFEMUR NECK 8DG VAR/VAL X LONG PHA01262 PROFEMUR NECK 15DG VAR/VAL SHORT PHA01264 PROFEMUR NECK 15DG VAR/VAL LONG Intended Use: MPO Total Hip Systems are indicated for use in total hip arthroplasty for reduction or relief of pain and/or improved hip function in skeletally mature patients.. Recalled by MicroPort Orthopedics Inc.. Units affected: 12,348 units.
Why was this product recalled? ▼
MicroPort Orthopedics Inc. is voluntarily recalling any existing inventory of PROFEMUR¿ Titanium and Cobalt Chrome modular necks with previous package insert versions to replace the PROFEMUR¿ Hip System Package Insert with the most recent revision (150803-8).
Which agency issued this recall? ▼
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on September 16, 2020. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-2948-2020.
Where was the recalled product distributed? ▼
Distribution: Worldwide Distribution: US (nationwide) to states of: AL, AZ, CA, CO, FL, GA, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, MA, MD, MI, MO, MT, NC, NH, NJ, NV, OH, PA, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI including PR; and countries of: Brazil, Canada, China, Costa Rica, France, Germany, Japan, The Netherlands and United Kingdom..
How do I check if my product is affected by a recall? ▼
Check the product description and recall number (Z-2948-2020) against your product. Visit the official FDA Devices website for the most current information. You can also use our Recall Checker tool to search by product name or brand.
Should I stop using a recalled medication or medical device? ▼
Do not stop using a recalled medication or device without consulting your healthcare provider first, as abruptly discontinuing treatment could pose its own health risks. Your doctor can advise on alternatives or whether the recall applies to your specific product lot. Check the recall number and lot information against your product packaging.
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