FDA Device recall Z-1838-2014
G7 Acetabular System Positioning Guide Post, orthopedic surgical instrument for hip prosthesis
- FDA Device
- Class II
- terminated
- Published 2014-06-25
On 2014-06-25 the FDA classified a Class II recall of G7 Acetabular System Positioning Guide Post, orthopedic surgical instrument for hip prosthesis by Biomet, citing guide rod may fracture during impaction of the acetabular shell and be retained in the inserter or the patient and could result in a delay in surgery.
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| Agency | FDA Device |
|---|---|
| Recall number | Z-1838-2014 |
| Classification | Class II |
| Status | terminated |
| Initiated | 2014-05-07 |
| Published | 2014-06-25 |
| Last updated | 2026-09-13 11:53 UTC |
| Company | Biomet |
| Distribution | US |
Product
G7 Acetabular System Positioning Guide Post, orthopedic surgical instrument for hip prosthesis. PN:110003500.
Reason
Guide rod may fracture during impaction of the acetabular shell and be retained in the inserter or the patient and could result in a delay in surgery.
Identifiers
| code_info | PN: 110003500. Lots 469610, ZB130701, ZB130702, ZB130703, ZB130901, ZB131001, ZB131002, 881430, ZB131101, ZB140101, and 360877. |
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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-1838-2014%22
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