Altrx" Altralinked" Polyethylene liners Description: An acetabular liner is one of the implants used during total hip arthroplasty to ...
FDA Recall Notice
Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) — official FDA notice for recall FDA-Z-2220-2012.
In the recalled lot, the products were not machined according to the production router, a size 52 cup (122136052) was machined instead. This resulted in a size 52 liner being etched and labeled as a size 54 liner.
Corrective Action (per FDA)
Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) — official FDA notice for recall FDA-Z-2220-2012.
Recall terminated by FDA.
✅ What you should do
- Stop using the product if you own it.
- Check the model number, lot code, or sell-by date against the recall notice above.
- Contact Depuy Orthopaedics, Inc. or the retailer where you bought it for a refund, replacement, or repair.
- For the most current official instructions, visit the FDA recall page.
- If you've been hurt by this product, report the incident to FDA.
Consumer Contact (per FDA)
Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) — official FDA notice for recall FDA-Z-2220-2012.
DePuy Orthopaedics, Inc.
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Depuy Orthopaedics, Inc. Recall FAQ
Depuy Orthopaedics, Inc. is the subject of a medical implants safety report: Altrx" Altralinked" Polyethylene liners Description: An acetabular liner is one of the implants used during total hip arthroplasty to .... The notice was published on July 24, 2012 by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Approximately 20 units are potentially affected.