Biomet, Inc.: Medical Device Recall in 2013 - (Recall #: Z-1465-2013)

Updated on March 25, 2026.

See the recall detail below. You can also see other recalls from the same firm in 2013.

Data Source: FDA.

Product Description:

Active Articulation E1. Intended for use with either primary or revision hip arthroplasty.

Product Classification:

Class II

Date Initiated: April 26, 2013

Date Posted: June 12, 2013

Recall Number: Z-1465-2013

Event ID: 65209

Reason for Recall:

Biomet is recalling Active Articulation E1 Hip Bearing implants. Biomet has initiated this action following an investigation which identified that outer label indicates two conflicting O.D. sizes while the inner labels indicate an incorrect O.D. size. The implant itself is etched with the correct O.D. size.

Status: Terminated

Product Quantity: 8 units

Code Information:

Part numbers: EP-200162, EP-200162, EP-200164, and EP-200166 with Lot numbers: 027050, 101470, 115950, 101480, 247990, 948810, 967270, 027070, 287820, 729870, and 860880.

Distribution Pattern:

Distributed in New York.

Voluntary or Mandated:

Voluntary: Firm initiated