| Catalog Number |
6260-9-140 |
| Medical Device Problem Codes |
Degraded (1153); Material Erosion (1214); Noise, Audible (3273)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Codes |
Foreign Body Reaction (1868); Pain (1994); Metal Related Pathology (4530)
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| Date of Event |
11/20/2025
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Type of Reportable Event
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Serious Injury
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Lot specific voluntary recall was initiated for the lfit v40 cocr heads within scope of a capa.The investigation revealed that only specific catalog numbers and specific lots are impacted by the regulatory action and that the affected lots were manufactured on or before march 4, 2011.The root cause analysis identified a process related anomaly as to the affected sizes and lots.The affected product has all been implanted and/or expired.Review of the device history records indicate devices were manufactured and accepted into final stock with no reported discrepancies.There have been no other events for the lot referenced.
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Event or Problem Description
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The following information was provided: pt.Reported; i just had a total hip revision surgery to replace the l fit anatomic v40 that apparently had been recalled.Pt.Mentioned she had been in a lot of pain with clicking and grinding.Stated that black fluid poured out when the implant was removed.
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Event or Problem Description
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No new information.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Reported event:
an event regarding wear and audible noise involving a metal head was reported.The event was not confirmed.Method & results:
-product evaluation and results: visual inspection of the provided photograph indicated that the head has evidence of wear due to the presence of black debris internally.Material analysis, functional and dimensional inspections could not be performed as the device was not returned.-clinician review: a review of the provided medical records by a clinical consultant indicated: 'i can confirm that the patient had both the primary and revision total hip arthroplasty since i was able to review x-rays with the implants in place and operation reports of each surgery.The root cause of this event cannot be determined with certainty.The causes of total hip arthroplasty failure due to trunnionosis are multifactorial, including surgical technique, patient factors including lifestyle, activity level and bmi, and implant factors.'
-product history review: review of the product history records indicate the reported device was manufactured with no reported relevant discrepancies.-complaint history review: there have been no other similar events for the lot referenced.Conclusions:
it was reported that 'pt.Reported; i just had a total hip revision surgery to replace the l fit anatomic v40 that apparently had been recalled.Pt.Mentioned she had been in a lot of pain with clicking and grinding.Stated that black fluid poured out when the implant was removed.'
a review of the provided medical records by a clinical consultant indicated: 'i can confirm that the patient had both the primary and revision total hip arthroplasty since i was able to review x-rays with the implants in place and operation reports of each surgery.The root cause of this event cannot be determined with certainty.The causes of total hip arthroplasty failure due to trunnionosis are multifactorial, including surgical technique, patient factors including lifestyle, activity level and bmi, and implant factors.'
the subject device has been identified to be within scope of nc and capa.Lot specific voluntary recall pfa was initiated for the lfit v40 cocr heads within scope of nc and capa.The investigation revealed that only specific catalog numbers and specific lots are impacted by the regulatory action and that the affected lots were manufactured on or before march 4, 2011.The root cause analyses identified a process related anomaly as to the affected sizes and lots.The affected product has all been implanted and/or expired.No further investigation is required.
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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