FDA Device recall Z-0825-2015
Ceramic Femoral Head
- FDA Device
- Class II
- terminated
- Published 2014-12-24
On 2014-12-24 the FDA classified a Class II recall of Ceramic Femoral Head by Depuy Orthopaedics, citing two complaints reported that the BIOLOX delta TS Ceramic Femoral Articul/eze12/14 36mm +12 Head (product code 1365-36-740) did not fit like the trial; the definite hip construct f….
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| Agency | FDA Device |
|---|---|
| Recall number | Z-0825-2015 |
| Classification | Class II |
| Status | terminated |
| Initiated | 2014-11-07 |
| Published | 2014-12-24 |
| Last updated | 2026-09-13 11:53 UTC |
| Company | Depuy Orthopaedics |
| Distribution | AL, AZ, WV |
Product
Ceramic Femoral Head. Intended for use in total hip arthroplasty applications to replace the articular surface of the femoral head in primary hip surgery and for the salvage of a failed previous hip surgery.
Reason
Two complaints reported that the BIOLOX delta TS Ceramic Femoral Articul/eze12/14 36mm +12 Head (product code 1365-36-740) did not fit like the trial; the definite hip construct felt loose. The loosening refers to tissue tension and not the taper connection between the femoral head and stem. The investigations found that the small size sleeve (+1.5 femoral head offset) was incorrectly used in the
Identifiers
| code_info | Lot 7928614 CATALOG NO. : 1365-36-740 Barcode GTIN: 10603295033684 |
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Status history
No status changes recorded since RecallRadar first saw this recall on 2026-09-13 11:53 UTC. Current status: terminated.
Source
Official record: https://api.fda.gov/device/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22Z-0825-2015%22
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