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An initial complaint was received on september 12, 2024, indicating that it was discovered intraoperatively that a box labeled as containing a size 28 l ceramic head actually contained a size 32 l ceramic head (correct size directly marked on the device).No patient injury or death was reported.Novosource became aware that biolox ceramic heads, a component in the novosource total hip system had been mislabeled.Sizes 28 l and 32 l had seemingly been reversed.The preliminary investigation indicated that the issue was restricted to 2 lots, each containing a quantity of 10 units.As part of the ongoing complaint investigation and containment actions, the suspect lot and the associated lot (packaging labeled as size 32 l heads) were requested to be returned for evaluation.Upon inspection of the returned units, novosource is aware that the 28 l ceramic heads were indeed also packaged with labeling that indicated size 32 l.Thus, the decision was been made that a firm-initiated recall was appropriate and the appropriate fda division recall coordinator was notified without delay.Finally, information obtained through a health hazard evaluation supported that if the malfunction were to recur, it would likely cause or contribute to serious injury.
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