Hazard
89 recalls in our database tag this hazard, drawn from FDA, USDA FSIS, CPSC, and NHTSA source notices.
Of the 89 implant failure recalls we have scored against our rubric, 0 (0%) are Critical — deaths or serious injuries reported, or the agency’s own highest classification — and 9 (10%) are Severe.
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Zimmer Biomet is voluntarily recalling 284 NexGen tibial knee components due to higher revision rates when paired with specific femoral components. Patients with these implant combinations should contact their surgeon.
Zimmer Inc. is recalling NexGen Option Stemmed Tibial Components due to clinically and statistically significant higher revision rates when used with specific femoral components. The components are being removed from inventory.
Integrity Implants recalls 1,369 spinal implant screws due to potential weld separation between components. No injuries have been reported.
Exactech GXL acetabular hip implant liners may have been packaged in non-conforming bags, which could contribute to accelerated device wear. Approximately 17,929 units were distributed worldwide.
MicroPort Orthopedics is recalling one manufacturing lot of PROFEMUR PLASMA Z CLASSIC hip stem prosthetics due to missing plasma-spray coating in the proximal region of the implant stem.
Biomet is recalling 19 units of the Arcos Modular Revision Hip System because an incorrect rework process may have weakened the coating's adhesion strength, posing a potential implant failure risk.
Biomet recalls 11 units of its Comprehensive Shoulder System Mini Humeral Stem due to potential coating adhesion defects. An unvalidated rework process was applied to vendor-coated parts, risking implant failure.
DePuy Orthopaedics is recalling GLOBAL UNITE REV STEM SZ 10 implants because the spigot bore may be undersized, preventing proper separation of components during revision surgery and potentially causing bone damage.
OmniLife Science is recalling 7 units of the OMNI K2 Hip Stem due to missing grit blasting on the proximal surface, a defect that could lead to implant loosening and revision surgery. The recall affects units distributed to Colorado and Virginia.
Limacorporate is recalling bone screws (REF 8420.15.010) because the actual length of the screws may not correspond to the length stated on the package label, potentially affecting proper surgical placement and implant stability.
Howmedica Osteonics is recalling the Triathlon Prim CEM baseplate (Lot JHS2H) due to a manufacturing defect that may prevent the insert from locking properly on the implant.
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.
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.
Exactech hip implant liners may experience premature wear and edge-loading in certain patient configurations, according to this Class II recall of 89,050 units distributed nationwide.
Exactech is recalling 89,050 Connexion GXL acetabular hip implant liners due to risk of edge-loading and premature wear in certain patient configurations and surgical placements.
Exactech is recalling 89,050 Connexion GXL acetabular polyethylene hip implant liners due to risk of premature prosthesis wear in certain patient configurations and surgical positioning scenarios.
Wishbone Medical is recalling WishBone Medical Plate and Screw System implants due to nonconformities in engineering specifications. The recall affects 60 units distributed in Virginia, Pennsylvania, and Indiana.
Alphatec Spine is recalling the Atec Insignia Anterior Cervical Plate System because the screw blocking mechanism could disassociate or unlock during or after cervical spine surgery.
Alphatec Spine is recalling the Atec Insignia Anterior Cervical Plate System due to a potential defect in the screw blocking mechanism. The screws may disassociate or unlock during or after surgery, risking implant failure.
Alphatec Spine is recalling the Insignia Anterior Cervical Plate System due to a potential defect in the screw blocking mechanism that could disassociate or unlock during or after surgery.
Alphatec Spine recalls Atec Insignia Anterior Cervical Plate Systems because the screw blocking mechanism may fail during or after surgery. The mechanism may disassociate or unlock, potentially compromising implant stability.
Alphatec Spine Inc. is recalling the Atec Insignia anterior cervical plate system because the screw blocking mechanism may disassociate intraoperatively or unlock postoperatively. No injuries reported.
Alphatec Spine recalls its Atec Insignia Anterior Cervical Plate System due to a potential defect in the screw blocking mechanism, which may disassociate or unlock during or after spinal surgery.
Alphatec Spine's Atec Insignia Anterior Cervical Plate System has a potential defect where the screw blocking mechanism may disassociate during or after surgery, which could compromise spinal stabilization.
Alphatec recalls the Insignia Anterior Cervical Plate System due to risk that the screw blocking mechanism may disassociate during or after surgery.