The Recall Desk

Hazard

Fretting Corrosion recalls

16 recalls in our database tag this hazard, drawn from FDA, USDA FSIS, CPSC, and NHTSA source notices.

What the numbers show

Total
16
Critical
0
Severe
0
Most recent
2021-08-18

Of the 16 fretting corrosion recalls we have scored against our rubric, 0 (0%) are Critical — deaths or serious injuries reported, or the agency’s own highest classification — and 0 (0%) are Severe.

About this hazard tag

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1–16 of 16

  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2270-2021·2021-08-18

    Biomet Arcos Hip Implant Revision Bodies Recalled for Corrosion Risk

    Biomet is recalling specific Arcos hip implant components due to potential fretting corrosion of the inner taper that could lead to device failure and require surgical intervention.

    Product
    Arcos Modular Revision Hip System High Offset Cone Prox Body, Size A, 70 MM Item Number: 11-301331
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2272-2021·2021-08-18

    Hip Implant Component Recalled Due to Potential Fretting Corrosion and Device Failure

    Biomet is recalling hip replacement components that could develop fretting corrosion and fail inside the body, potentially requiring revision surgery.

    Product
    Arcos Modular Revision Hip System High Offset Cone Prox Body, Size E, 70 MM Item Number: 11-301335
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2263-2021·2021-08-18

    Biomet Hip Implant Cone Bodies Recalled Due to Fretting Corrosion Risk

    Biomet is recalling 22 units of Arcos hip implant cone bodies that may develop inner taper fretting corrosion, potentially causing device failure and requiring surgical intervention.

    Product
    Arcos Modular Revision Hip System High Offset Cone Prox Body, Size A, 60 MM Item Number: 11-301311
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2262-2021·2021-08-18

    Hip Replacement Component Recalled for Potential Device Failure Risk

    Biomet is recalling 81 units of a hip replacement component due to potential device failure that could require additional surgery. The affected device is the Arcos Modular Revision Hip System High Offset Cone Prox Body, Size A.

    Product
    Arcos Modular Revision Hip System High Offset Cone Prox Body, Size A, 50 MM Item Number: 11-301310
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2273-2021·2021-08-18

    Biomet Hip Implant System Recalled Due to Potential Fretting Corrosion

    Biomet is recalling the Arcos Modular Revision Hip System component due to potential inner taper fretting corrosion that could lead to device failure requiring surgery. No injuries have been reported.

    Product
    Arcos Modular Revision Hip System Standard Cone Prox Body, Size B, 80 MM Item Number: 11-301342
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2271-2021·2021-08-18

    Biomet Hip Replacement Component Recalled Over Corrosion and Device Failure Risk

    Biomet is recalling Arcos Modular Revision Hip System components that may develop fretting corrosion in the inner taper, risking device failure and the need for revision surgery. Affected patients should contact their healthcare provider.

    Product
    Arcos Modular Revision Hip System High Offset Cone Prox Body, Size C, 70 MM Item Number: 11-301333
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2266-2021·2021-08-18

    Hip Implant Component Failure Risk From Inner Taper Fretting Corrosion

    Biomet's Arcos hip implant replacement components may develop inner taper fretting corrosion, leading to device failure requiring surgical intervention. Seven units nationwide are affected.

    Product
    Arcos Modular Revision Hip System High Offset Cone Prox Body, Size E, 60 MM Item Number: 11-301315
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2267-2021·2021-08-18

    Biomet Arcos Hip Implant Component Recalled for Potential Fretting Corrosion

    Biomet is recalling 11 units of Arcos Modular Revision Hip System Standard Cone Prox Body components due to potential fretting corrosion at the inner taper joint that could cause device failure and require revision surgery.

    Product
    Arcos Modular Revision Hip System Standard Cone Prox Body, Size A, 70 MM Item Number: 11-301321
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2264-2021·2021-08-18

    Hip Implant Component Recalled for Fretting Corrosion Risk

    Biomet is recalling 33 units of the Arcos Modular Revision Hip System due to potential inner taper fretting corrosion that could lead to device failure and require surgical intervention.

    Product
    Arcos Modular Revision Hip System High Offset Cone Prox Body, Size B, 60 MM Item Number: 11-301312
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2269-2021·2021-08-18

    Hip implant component recalled due to potential corrosion and failure risk

    Biomet is recalling 11 units of a hip replacement component that could experience inner taper corrosion and failure, potentially requiring surgical intervention. No injuries have been reported.

    Product
    Arcos Modular Revision Hip System Standard Cone Prox Body, Size E, 70 MM Item Number:11-301325
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2260-2021·2021-08-18

    Biomet Arcos Hip Prosthesis Recalled Due to Device Failure Risk

    Biomet is recalling certain Arcos Modular Revision Hip System components due to risk of device failure and fretting corrosion. Affected patients may require revision surgery.

    Product
    Arcos Modular Revision Hip System Standard Cone Prox Body, Size A, 60 MM Item Number: 11-301301
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2274-2021·2021-08-18

    FDA Recalls Biomet Hip Implant for Potential Fretting Corrosion

    Biomet is recalling its Arcos Modular Revision Hip System Standard Cone Prox Body due to risk of fretting corrosion and device failure in the inner taper. Affected patients should consult their surgeon.

    Product
    Arcos Modular Revision Hip System Standard Cone Prox Body, Size C, 80 MM Item Number: 11-301343
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2259-2021·2021-08-18

    Arcos Modular Hip Implant Cone Bodies Recalled for Fretting Corrosion

    Biomet is recalling specific lots of Arcos Modular Revision Hip System cone bodies due to potential fretting corrosion and device failure that could require surgical intervention.

    Product
    Arcos Modular Revision Hip System Standard Cone Prox Body, Size A, 50 MM Item Number: 11-301300
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2265-2021·2021-08-18

    Arcos Hip Implant Component Recalled for Potential Device Failure

    Biomet recalled 10 units of Arcos hip implant components (lot 934870) nationwide due to potential inner taper corrosion and device failure that may require surgical intervention.

    Product
    Arcos Modular Revision Hip System High Offset Cone Prox Body, Size D, 60 MM Item Number: 11-301314
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2261-2021·2021-08-18

    Arcos Modular Revision Hip System Cone Bodies Recalled for Device Failure Risk

    Biomet, Inc. is recalling 21 units of Arcos Modular Revision Hip System Standard Cone Prox Bodies due to risk of fretting corrosion and device failure that may require surgical intervention.

    Product
    Arcos Modular Revision Hip System Standard Cone Prox Body, Size B, 60 MM Item Number: 11-301302
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide