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

Q: Which agency issued this recall?

This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on September 16, 2020. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-2948-2020.

Q: 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..

Q: 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.

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…

Recall #: Z-2948-2020
Affected scope: 12,348 units
Initiated: July 31, 2020

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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 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.

Where this agency-classified recall sits among FDA Class I/II/III notices

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.

Counts reflect market size and reporting activity, not inherent danger, we do not rank products by risk from raw recall volume.

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

Structured summary of the FDA Devices recall record
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.

Scale of Impact

12,348 units units affected - limited or regional distribution scale.

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What to do with this recall

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼

Why was this product recalled? ▼

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..

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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