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ECHO BI-METRIC HIP SYSTEM 192508Recalls & reported problems

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All models of Echo Bi-Metric Hip System (35)

Data updated Oct 18, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy

Adverse event reports
1
Deaths reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Recalls naming it
0

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 1 adverse event report that list this exact device (DI 00880304462908), received between Aug 20, 2021 and Aug 20, 2021 — classified as 1 malfunction.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Defective Device” (1 report).

3 other recalls cover devices cleared under the same FDA submission (K070274); they may or may not involve this specific model.

Reports come from manufacturers, hospitals and patients and are not verified by the FDA. A report does not prove the device caused the event, and counts can't be used to compare devices or estimate failure rates. What reports can and can't tell you · How this data works · Data updated Oct 18, 2026.

Most reported problems

Device problems

  • Defective Device1
  • Difficult to Insert1

Patient problems

  • Failure of Implant1

Recent adverse event reports

The 1 most recent of 1 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

  • MalfunctionAug 20, 2021Difficult to Insert; Defective Device; Difficult to Insert; Defective Device

    IT WAS REPORTED DURING THE INITIAL LEFT HIP STEM IMPLANTATION, THE STEM BECAME STUCK AND NEEDED TO BE REMOVED. THE SURGEON COULD NOT ATTACH THE THREADED REMOVAL TOOL INSTRUMENT IN TO THE STEM AND IT WAS FOUND THAT SOMETHING MUST HAVE BEEN LEFT IN THE STEM FROM MANUFACTURING. THE SURGERY WAS COMPLETED WITH A NEW IMPLANT. A DELAY OF TEN MINUTES WAS REPORTED. ATTEMPTS HAVE BEEN MADE AND ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON THE REPORTED EVENT IS UNAVAILABLE AT THIS TIME.

    Patient problems: Failure of Implant

    MAUDE report 12347584 ↗

Recalls under the same FDA submission

These recalls involve devices cleared under K070274. One submission often covers many models, so check the product and lot details in each record.

  • Z-2821-2018 · Jun 8, 2018 · Terminated
    ECHO Bi-Metric Hip System, Reduced Proximal Profile, Standard 135o neck, item number 192414. orthopedic hip prosthesis femoral stem
  • Z-0300-2018 · Jun 5, 2017 · Terminated
    ECHO POR FMRL NC 9X125, model # 192009
  • Z-0442-2013 · Nov 6, 2012 · Terminated
    Echo Bi-Metric Press-Fit Stems/Echo Bi-Metric 11mm x 135mm Collarless Porous Stem (Orthopedic Implant) Indications: 1) Noninflammatory degenerative joint disease including osteoar

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