Recall record at a glance
| Official record | Z-0684-2017 |
|---|---|
| Category | Medical Device Recalls |
| Classification | Class III |
| FDA record status | Terminated |
| Recalling firm | MicroPort Orthopedics Inc. |
| Report date | Dec 7, 2016 |
| Recall initiation date | Jun 21, 2016 |
| Quantity | 6,250 units |
| Location | Arlington, TN, United States |
Official product description
Dynasty Liners: REF DLCOGA28, REF DLCOGB32, REF DLCOGC36, REF DLCOGD38, REF DLCOGE40, REF DLCOGF42, REF DLCOGG44, REF DLCOGH48, REF DLCOGJ52, REF DLCOGK56, For use with the conserve metal head
Why the product was recalled
Revision rate trends from within the MicroPort Orthopedics Inc. database evaluated for the modular head Metal on Metal THA systems show an increasing overall trend from 2009 to present and it was found that there was a specific hazard/harm for suspected tissue reaction to metal debris over one percent for modular head CONSERVE(R) systems and DYNASTY(R) metal acetabular liner systems.
Distribution information
Worldwide Distribution - US (nationwide) Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Bulgaria, Canada, China, Columbia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Georgia, Germany, Greece, Iran, Italy, Jamaica, Japan, Lithuania, Malaysia, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Russia, Slovenia, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Switzerland, Taiwan, Netherlands, Turkey, Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, and Vietnam.
How to read the classification
FDA Class III generally covers situations in which use of or exposure to the product is not likely to cause adverse health consequences. The classification displayed here is taken from the FDA enforcement record.
Additional record details
Recall type: Voluntary: Firm initiated. Initial notification: Letter.
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