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Biomet issues recall for hip arthroplasty device

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Biomet has issued an immediate recall of the Biolox Delta Ceramic Head, a component used in total hip arthroplasty procedures.

In an urgent field safety corrective action, Biomet noted that the product contains an item that was packaged incorrectly. The product packaging is labeled as 650-0837 - Biolox Delta Ceramic Head 36 mm Standard Neck Lot: 3262589 but contains item 650-0836 - Biolox Delta Ceramic Head 36 mm - 4mm Neck.

Biomet stated that the incorrectly packaged item would not be immediately recognizable by medical personnel and that the surgical procedure could not be completed without an alternate solution available.

The company has requested that all operating staff are made aware of this issue and that all implants affected by this action are withdrawn and returned to the company as soon as possible. For more information on the specific recalled lot, please click here.