Zimmer Biomet, Inc.: Medical Device Recall in 2018 - (Recall #: Z-2820-2018)

Updated on March 25, 2026.

See the recall detail below. You can also see other recalls from the same firm in 2018.

Data Source: FDA.

Product Description:

ARCOS Modular Revision Hip System, item number 11-300814 orthopedic hip prosthesis femoral stem.

Product Classification:

Class II

Date Initiated: June 8, 2018

Date Posted: August 22, 2018

Recall Number: Z-2820-2018

Event ID: 80534

Reason for Recall:

Two lots of the Echo BI-Metric Hip Stem and ARCOS Modular Revision Hip Stem may have been comingled. Potential health consequences include extension of surgery time to find a replacement component.

Status: Terminated

Product Quantity: 12

Code Information:

lot 621550 UDI (01)00880304474154(17)280206(10)621550

Distribution Pattern:

US distribution to CA, GA, IL, MO, NY, and VA.

Voluntary or Mandated:

Voluntary: Firm initiated