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Biomet Integral Centralizer Hip System, Lateralized Femoral Stem (Co-Cr-Mo), 9mm, 11mm, 13mm, 15mm, and 17mm

Class I - Dangerous
🏥 Medical Devices Recalled: November 17, 2015 Biomet Implants & Prosthetics Nationwide

What Should You Do?

  1. Check if you have this product:
    Part #11-162709 9mm Lots: 329750, 404380, 487400, 767120, 951680 Part # 11-162711 11mm Lots: 329760, 505030, 505050 Part # 11-162713 13mm Lots: 837750, 977460 Part # 11-162715 15mm 772410, 837780, 897070, 951810 Part # 11-162717 17mm Lots: 311410, 410500, 535530, 712800, 728080, 829580
  2. Do not eat it: Even if it looks and smells fine, do not consume this product.
  3. Throw it away or return it: You can return the product to the store for a full refund.
  4. Seek medical attention if needed: If you've consumed this product and feel unwell, contact your doctor immediately.
  5. Report problems: Report any issues to the FDA's Safety Reporting Portal.

⚠️ Emergency: If you experience severe symptoms after consuming this product, call 911 or Poison Control at 1-800-222-1222.

Recall Details

Company:
Biomet, Inc.
Reason for Recall:
PMMA is listed as a material on the label but the product does not contain PMMA.
Classification:
Class I - Dangerous

Dangerous or defective products that predictably could cause serious health problems or death.

Status:
terminated

Product Information

Full Description:

Biomet Integral Centralizer Hip System, Lateralized Femoral Stem (Co-Cr-Mo), 9mm, 11mm, 13mm, 15mm, and 17mm

Product Codes/Lot Numbers:

Part #11-162709 9mm Lots: 329750, 404380, 487400, 767120, 951680 Part # 11-162711 11mm Lots: 329760, 505030, 505050 Part # 11-162713 13mm Lots: 837750, 977460 Part # 11-162715 15mm 772410, 837780, 897070, 951810 Part # 11-162717 17mm Lots: 311410, 410500, 535530, 712800, 728080, 829580

Official Source

Always verify recall information with the official FDA source:

View on FDA.gov

FDA Recall Number: Z-0650-2016

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