FDA Device

Foundation Hip System Bipolar Modular, Size 40mm OD; Cat. #412-01-040; Sterile; assembly required by physician prior to implant; manufactured by Encore Medical, L.P., Austin, TX 78758.

Hazard

Device mislabeled. Hip prosthesis components validated for 5 years were labeled as having a 6 year expiration date.

What You Should Do

Remedy

Firm notified consignees of recall via phone, e-mail and overnight letters beginning on 08/02/07. Consignees asked to return devices for a properly labeled replacement.

Products

Foundation Hip System Bipolar Modular, Size 40mm OD; Cat. #412-01-040; Sterile; assembly required by physician prior to implant; manufactured by Encore Medical, L.P., Austin, TX 78758.
UPC
Lot #: 633811, 633851, 738381, 738391, 770021, 777371, 792441, 817581, 831031, 878311, 905531, 905541, 907051, 944231, and 949371.

Units Affected

76 units.