Class 2 Device Recall Ranawat/Burnstein Acetabular Shell

• Date Initiated by Firm: October 04, 2012
• Date Posted: November 21, 2012
• Recall Status: Terminated on March 18, 2013
• Recall Number: Z-0415-2013
• Recall Event ID: 63613
• 510(K)Number: K050124
• Product Classification: Prosthesis, hip, semi-constrained (metal uncemented acetabular component) - Product Code KWA
• Product: Ranawat/Burnstein Acetabular Shell 54mm/Limited Holes/Porous Coated is a metallic, full-hemisphere, acetabular shell component. Intended Use: The shell utilizes a modular polyethylene liner and a femoral head component that is taper fit onto a femoral stem at the time of surgery. Cemented or non-cemented total hip replacement . The device is intended for general use in skeletally mature individuals undergoing primary and/or secondary revision surgery at high risk of hip dislocation due to a history of prior dislocation, joint or bone loss, soft tissue laxity, neuromuscular disease, or intra-operative instability and for whom all other options to constrained acetabular components have been considered
• Code Information: Part 11-106054 Lot 528310
• Recalling Firm/ Manufacturer: Biomet, Inc.; 56 E Bell Dr; Warsaw IN 46582-6989
• For Additional Information Contact: Audrey Daenzer; 574-267-6639 Ext. 1676
• Manufacturer Reason for Recall: The color code on label conflicts with the liner size (liner size 24 should be green, not yellow)
• FDA Determined Cause: Labeling Change Control
• Action: BIOMET called distributors who received the affected product to return it to Biomet with follow-up Urgent Recall Notices sent via E-mail October 22, 2012.. The notice included the identity of the recalled device, reason for the recall, and directions to complete the FAX back form and return it to 574-372-1683. Product is to be returned to Return Goods, Recalls, Biomet, Inc. 56 East Bell Drive, Warsaw, IN 46580. Questions related to the recall should be directed to Field Action Coordinator (574) 372-1570, Monday through Friday. 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. For questions regarding this recall call 574-267-6639, ext 1676.
• Quantity in Commerce: 16 (5 USA)
• Distribution: Nationwide Distribution including CA, IN, NC, OH, and UT.
• Total Product Life Cycle: TPLC Device Report

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• 510(K) Database: 510(K)s with Product Code = KWA