RECAP HIP SYSTEM
Received Jun 11, 2026 · Event occurred Oct 30, 2007
Report 0001825034-2026-01712 · MDR key 25472959
Device
Generic name
Prosthesis, Hip, Femoral, Resurfacing
Manufacturer
Zimmer Biomet, Inc.Catalog number
US157252
Lot number
704870
Product problems
- Material Erosion
Patient
36 YR · Male
- Pain
- Metal Related Pathology
Narrative
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
(B)(4). D10: UNK CEMENT . G2: FOREIGN ¿ EVENT OCCURRED IN CANADA. H6: PROPOSED COMPONENT CODE: MECHANICAL (G04) ¿ HEAD . THE DEVICE WILL NOT BE RETURNED FOR ANALYSIS; HOWEVER, AN INVESTIGATION OF THE REPORTED EVENT IS IN PROGRESS. ONCE THE INVESTIGATION IS COMPLETED, A SUPPLEMENTAL MEDWATCH 3500A WILL BE SUBMITTED.
Description of Event or Problem
IT WAS REPORTED THAT APPROXIMATELY EIGHT MONTHS POST-HIP RESURFACING IMPLANTATION, THE PATIENT UNDERWENT A RIGHT HIP REVISION DUE TO PAIN. DURING THE REVISION, NOTED BROWNISH FLUID. CONVERTED TO A TOTAL HIP AND RETAINED THE CUP. ATTEMPTS HAVE BEEN MADE AND NO FURTHER INFORMATION HAS BEEN PROVIDED.