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.
What this means for you
Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.
Our severity reasoning: FDA Class II medical device recall involving a risk-of-harm product (hip implant) where device failure is a potential outcome. The source describes the hazard as theoretical ("could potentially exhibit") with no reported illnesses or injuries, meeting the criterion for Score 3.
Plain-English summary
Biomet, Inc. is recalling 33 units of the Arcos Modular Revision Hip System High Offset Cone Prox Body, Size B, 60 MM (Item Number 11-301312) distributed nationwide in the United States.
The recalled components may exhibit fretting corrosion in the inner taper, which could potentially lead to device failure requiring surgical intervention to address.
Affected units are identified by lot numbers 678950, 880250, and 880790. Patients who have received one of these implants should contact their healthcare provider or Biomet immediately.
The recalled product
- Product
- Arcos Modular Revision Hip System High Offset Cone Prox Body, Size B, 60 MM Item Number: 11-301312
- Manufacturer
- Biomet, Inc.
- Hazard
- fretting-corrosion
- device-failure
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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