FDAJune 30, 2016device

Avenir M¿ller Stem 4 Standard Avenir M¿ller Stem 6 Lateral Hip joint metal/ceramic/polymer semi-constrained cemented or nonporous uncemented prosthesis Intended Use: " Advanced wear of the joint due to degenerative, post-traumatic or rheumatic diseases. " Failed previous hip surgery including joi...

Official recall recorded by the U.S. Food & Drug Administration.

The hazard

Product mix-up. The Avenir M¿ller Stem 6 lateral uncemented might be placed in the packaging of the Avenir M¿ller Stem 4 standard uncemented and vice versa. Potential for delay in surgery, and/or potential for use of incorrect implant which may in turn lead dismetry in patient and possibly the need for revision.

What to do

FDA enforcement status: Terminated

Brands named

zimmer

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Avenir M¿ller Stem 4 Standard Avenir M¿ller Stem 6 Lateral Hip joint metal/ceramic/polymer semi-constrained cemented or nonporous uncemented prosthesis Intended Use: " Advanced wear of the joint due to degenerative, post-traumatic or rheumatic diseases. " Failed previous hip surgery including joi... — Recall Details · AllClear