Porous titanium flared rim acetabular shell with three clustered holes in even sizes from 48 to 66mm, a hip prosthesis component. The lot number on the product labeling is the unique identifier of this component. Recall
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According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Product
Porous titanium flared rim acetabular shell with three clustered holes in even sizes from 48 to 66mm, a hip prosthesis component. The lot number on the product labeling is the unique identifier of this component.
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Lot numbers 276202 and 270512
Products Sold
Lot numbers 276202 and 270512
A medical device manufacturer is recalling Porous titanium flared rim acetabular shell with three clustered holes in even sizes from 48 to 66mm due to Voids in the porous coating of a component used in total hip replacement surgery.. Based on FDA medical device recall database.
Summary derived from FDA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by FDA
Voids in the porous coating of a component used in total hip replacement surgery.
Recommended Action
Per FDA guidance
Firm notified all sales agents by letter on January 12, 2006 with instructions to return the product. The second letters went out on January 30, 2006 to the sales associates with instructions to contact the implanting physicians.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) directly.
View official FDA recall noticePage updated: Jan 10, 2026