Signature Ceramic Femoral Head. Model Number: 111-152-621. The Signature ceramic femoral heads are manufactured by Ceramtec from 72-75% Al2O3+24-26% Z3O3 (Biolox Delta). The heads connect via a 12/14 taper to the stem trunnion, and articulates against the crosslinked UHMWPE liner within the Logical Acetabular Cups. Product Usage: Components of the Signature Orthopaedics hip replacement range are intended to replace a hip joint where bone stock is sufficient to support the implant. When a surgeon has selected prosthetic replacement as the preferred treatment, the devices are indicated for: ¿ Non-inflammatory degenerative joint disease including osteoarthritis or avascular necrosis ¿ Inflammatory joint disease including rheumatoid arthritis ¿ Correction of functional deformity including congenital hip dysplasia ¿ Traumatic injury involving the hip joint including traumatic arthritis or femoral head or neck fracture ¿ Failed previous hip surgery including internal fixation or joint fusion, reconstruction, hemiarthroplasty, surface replacement, or total replacement

Class I - Dangerous

🏥 Medical Devices Recalled: February 2, 2018 Signature Orthopedics Pty Limited Implants & Prosthetics Nationwide

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Recall Details

Company:: Signature Orthopedics Pty Limited
Reason for Recall:: This recall has been identified due to the batch being mislabeled, with the packaged component's size not corresponding to the label. Therefore, the product intended to be used for the procedure may not be included in the packaging resulting in surgical delay as replacement product is retrieved.
Classification:: Class I - Dangerous
Dangerous or defective products that predictably could cause serious health problems or death.
Status:: terminated

Product Information

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Signature Ceramic Femoral Head. Model Number: 111-152-621. The Signature ceramic femoral heads are manufactured by Ceramtec from 72-75% Al2O3+24-26% Z3O3 (Biolox Delta). The heads connect via a 12/14 taper to the stem trunnion, and articulates against the crosslinked UHMWPE liner within the Logical Acetabular Cups. Product Usage: Components of the Signature Orthopaedics hip replacement range are intended to replace a hip joint where bone stock is sufficient to support the implant. When a surgeon has selected prosthetic replacement as the preferred treatment, the devices are indicated for: ¿ Non-inflammatory degenerative joint disease including osteoarthritis or avascular necrosis ¿ Inflammatory joint disease including rheumatoid arthritis ¿ Correction of functional deformity including congenital hip dysplasia ¿ Traumatic injury involving the hip joint including traumatic arthritis or femoral head or neck fracture ¿ Failed previous hip surgery including internal fixation or joint fusion, reconstruction, hemiarthroplasty, surface replacement, or total replacement