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Wright Medical Technology Inc: Wright Medical Technology, Gladiator Bipolar Hip Prosthesis, REF: GLBP-3654, Size 54mm O.D., use with 36 mm Head

Recall number
Z-0572-2007
Recalling firm
Wright Medical Technology Inc
Product
Wright Medical Technology, Gladiator Bipolar Hip Prosthesis, REF: GLBP-3654, Size 54mm O.D., use with 36 mm Head
Status
Terminated
Initiated
2007-01-03
Posted
2007-03-07
Terminated
2009-01-15
Reason
Product specification failure which could result in improper locking of the cup onto the femoral head.
Root cause
Other
Action
The firm initiated the recall by telephoning its distributors on January 3, 2007 to request the return of the products. They followed with letters (mailed 1/15/07) to hospitals, implanting surgeons, and distributors requesting return of the product and informing them of the revision surgery that was a result of the problem.
Quantity
14 units
Distribution
Nationwide and Japan
Lot, serial or model codes
Lot Nos.: 106381256, 106382092
510(k) numbers
["K062693"]
PMA numbers
not on file
Product code
KWY
Firm FEI
1043534
Firm city
Arlington
Firm state
TN
Firm country
not on file

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Published
2026-09-28
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