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FDA Device recall Z-0920-2018

Signature Ceramic Femoral Head

On 2018-03-14 the FDA classified a Class II recall of Signature Ceramic Femoral Head by Signature Orthopedics, citing this recall has been identified due to the batch being mislabeled, with the packaged component's size not corresponding to the label. Therefore, the product intended to be used fo….

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AgencyFDA Device
Recall numberZ-0920-2018
ClassificationClass II
Statusterminated
Initiated2018-02-02
Published2018-03-14
Last updated2026-09-13 11:54 UTC
CompanySignature Orthopedics
DistributionUS

Product

Signature Ceramic Femoral Head. Model Number: 111-152-621. The Signature ceramic femoral heads are manufactured by Ceramtec from 72-75% Al2O3+24-26% Z3O3 (Biolox Delta). The heads connect via a 12/14 taper to the stem trunnion, and articulates against the crosslinked UHMWPE liner within the Logical Acetabular Cups. Product Usage: Components of the Signature Orthopaedics hip replacement range are intended to replace a hip joint where bone stock is sufficient to support the implant. When a surgeon has selected prosthetic replacement as the preferred treatment, the devices are indicated for: ¿ Non-inflammatory degenerative joint disease including osteoarthritis or avascular necrosis ¿ Inflammatory joint disease including rheumatoid arthritis ¿ Correction of functional deformity including congenital hip dysplasia ¿ Traumatic injury involving the hip joint including traumatic arthritis or femoral head or neck fracture ¿ Failed previous hip surgery including internal fixation or joint fusion, reconstruction, hemiarthroplasty, surface replacement, or total replacement

Reason

This recall has been identified due to the batch being mislabeled, with the packaged component's size not corresponding to the label. Therefore, the product intended to be used for the procedure may not be included in the packaging resulting in surgical delay as replacement product is retrieved.

Identifiers

code_infoUDI: 09348215001926. Lot:78560.

Status history

No status changes recorded since RecallRadar first saw this recall on 2026-09-13 11:54 UTC. Current status: terminated.

Source

Official record: https://api.fda.gov/device/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22Z-0920-2018%22

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