FDA Device recall Z-1820-2013
LPS Lower Extremity Dovetail Intercalary component
- FDA Device
- Class I
- terminated
- Published 2013-08-07
On 2013-08-07 the FDA classified a Class I recall of LPS Lower Extremity Dovetail Intercalary component by Depuy Orthopaedics, citing the LPS Lower Extremity Dovetail Intercalary component has the potential for fracture of the female component when exposed to certain physiological loads.
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| Agency | FDA Device |
|---|---|
| Recall number | Z-1820-2013 |
| Classification | Class I |
| Status | terminated |
| Initiated | 2013-07-11 |
| Published | 2013-08-07 |
| Last updated | 2026-09-13 11:53 UTC |
| Company | Depuy Orthopaedics |
| Distribution | FL, GA, ID, KS, KY, MI, MO, NC, NV, NY, OH, OK, PA, TN, TX, VA, WA |
Product
LPS Lower Extremity Dovetail Intercalary component. Intended for use in replacement of the mid-shaft portion of the femur.
Reason
The LPS Lower Extremity Dovetail Intercalary component has the potential for fracture of the female component when exposed to certain physiological loads.
Identifiers
| code_info | CATALOG NO. : Part Number: 1987-19-055 and lot numbers:130896, 132131, 132133, 209461, 209466, 219843, 232972, 295965,…CATALOG NO. : Part Number: 1987-19-055 and lot numbers:130896, 132131, 132133, 209461, 209466, 219843, 232972, 295965, 310189, 336843, 349283, 352878, 374125, 379089, A1TAR1, A2AGN1, A2AGS1, A2AGT1, A2AGV1, B2VAL1, B43G11, B43G1A, B43G1B, B43G1C, B43G1D, B69HV1, B69HVA, BK1BB1, BW7DX1, BW7DX1A, E3SJD1, and EN4KJ1. In certain documentation, these alphanumeric lot numbers may appear with three zeros at the end (e.g. A1TAR1 may appear as A1TAR1000). |
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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-1820-2013%22
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