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FDA Device recall Z-1842-2016

Hip Preservation System Signature Series PreBent Burs under the following labels: 1) PreBent Spherical Bur, 5.5mm x 19cm Catalog Number HPS…

On 2016-06-08 the FDA classified a Class II recall of Hip Preservation System Signature Series PreBent Burs under the following labels: 1) PreBent Spherical Bur, 5.5mm x 19cm Catalog Number HPS… by Conmed, citing metal shavings released from burs during use are due to contact between the bur and the hood of the PreBent Bur assembly. During the manufacturing process an assembly error occurr….

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AgencyFDA Device
Recall numberZ-1842-2016
ClassificationClass II
Statusterminated
Initiated2015-12-21
Published2016-06-08
Last updated2026-09-13 11:54 UTC
CompanyConmed
DistributionUS

Product

Hip Preservation System Signature Series PreBent Burs under the following labels: 1) PreBent Spherical Bur, 5.5mm x 19cm Catalog Number HPS-HB11, 2) PreBent Polishing Bur, 5.5mm x 19cm Catalog Number HPS-HB12 and 3) PreBent Oval Bur, 6.0mm x 19cm Catalog Number HPS-HB13 The ConMed Hip Preservation System Signature Series is intended to be used for resection of osseous tissue (bone) in arthroscopic and endoscopic surgical procedures

Reason

Metal shavings released from burs during use are due to contact between the bur and the hood of the PreBent Bur assembly. During the manufacturing process an assembly error occurred which caused inadvertent mixing of two sizes of bearings.

Identifiers

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Lot Numbers: 1) 569449, 577583, 577969, 579655, 580365, 581176, 581198, 582216, 587320, 594569, 658219, 669615, 673913…Lot Numbers: 1) 569449, 577583, 577969, 579655, 580365, 581176, 581198, 582216, 587320, 594569, 658219, 669615, 673913 & 688136; 2) 569462, 577800, 577971 & 579652; 3) 569468, 577835, 577974, 579650, 583736, 583742, 587514, 627923, 659317 & 664751.

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-1842-2016%22

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