DePuy Orthopaedics, Inc.: Medical Device Recall in 2013 - (Recall #: Z-1820-2013)

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:

LPS Lower Extremity Dovetail Intercalary component. Intended for use in replacement of the mid-shaft portion of the femur.

Product Classification:

Class I

Date Initiated: July 11, 2013

Date Posted: August 7, 2013

Recall Number: Z-1820-2013

Event ID: 65591

Reason for Recall:

The LPS Lower Extremity Dovetail Intercalary component has the potential for fracture of the female component when exposed to certain physiological loads.

Status: Terminated

Product Quantity: 58 U.S. / 39 OUS

Code Information:

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).

Distribution Pattern:

Worldwide Distribution-USA including the states of FL, GA, ID, KS, KY, MI, MO, NC, NV, NY, OH, OK, PA, TN, TX, VA, and WA and the countries of AUSTRALIA, CANADA, ENGLAND, GERMANY, INDIA, COUNTY CORK, IRELAND, and TURKEY.

Voluntary or Mandated:

Voluntary: Firm initiated