FDA Enforcement Class II Terminated

Device Brand Name: Sirius Polish Cemented Stem 34B Device Classification Name: prosthesis, hip, semi-constrained, metal/polymer, cemented Device Common Name: Sirius Femoral Stem The Biomet's Sirius Femoral Hip Stem is a double-tapered, highly polished cemented hip stem, designed for either primary or revision surgery. A distal centralizer is provided for optimal placement within the femoral canal. The system is used with Type 1 taper modular heads and compatible acetabular shells/liners and screws to provide a total hip replacement system.

Recall: Z-0822-2015 · Reported December 24, 2014

Enforcement

Recall Number
Z-0822-2015
Event ID
69932
Classification
Class II
Status
Terminated
Product Type
Devices
Firm
Biomet, Inc.
Voluntary / Mandated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Initial Notification
Letter
Report Date
December 24, 2014
Initiation Date
December 2, 2014
Classification Date
December 17, 2014
Termination Date
October 27, 2015
Address
56 E Bell Dr, N/A, Warsaw, IN, 46582-6989, United States

Description

Device Brand Name: Sirius Polish Cemented Stem 34B Device Classification Name: prosthesis, hip, semi-constrained, metal/polymer, cemented Device Common Name: Sirius Femoral Stem The Biomet's Sirius Femoral Hip Stem is a double-tapered, highly polished cemented hip stem, designed for either primary or revision surgery. A distal centralizer is provided for optimal placement within the femoral canal. The system is used with Type 1 taper modular heads and compatible acetabular shells/liners and screws to provide a total hip replacement system.

Reason

After receiving a complaint, Biomet Orthopedic Inc., conducted an investigation which determined that the following parts were mixed up prior to packaging and shipment: Sirius Polish Cemented Stem 34B Catalog Number: 51-199333, Lot Number Identification: 024320 and Sirius Polish Cemented Stem 38C, Catalog Number: 51-199335, Lot Number Identification: 141680, 180920.

Code Info

Sirius Polish Cemented Stem 348 Catalog Number: 51-199333 Lot Number Identification: 024320

Distribution

Foreign Distribution in China and Australia only.

Quantity

9