ECHO BI-METRIC HIP SYSTEM 192411Recalls & reported problems
Biomet Orthopedics, LLC · Class 2 · Implant
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
- 1
- Recalls naming it
- 0
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 1 adverse event report that list this exact device (DI 00880304463431), received between Mar 19, 2022 and Mar 19, 2022 — classified as 1 injury.
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
- Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem1
Patient problems
- Wound Dehiscence1
Recent adverse event reports
The 1 most recent of 1 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
InjuryMar 19, 2022Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE PATIENT WAS REVISED DUE TO WOUND DEHISCENCE AND DEEP HIP SEROMA WITH SWELLING AND SEROSANGUINEOUS FLUID APPROXIMATELY 2 WEEKS POST REVISION SURGERY. DURING THE REVISION TISSUE SENT FOR CULTURES, RESULTS PENDING, AND DEBRIDEMENT OF ADHESIONS. WOUND VAC PLACED AND IV ANTIBIOTICS UNTIL CULTURE IS NEGATIVE. STOPPED DVT ANTICOAGULANTS DUE TO WOUND COMPLICATIONS. ATTEMPTS HAVE BEEN MADE AND ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON THE REPORTED EVENT IS UNAVAILABLE AT THIS TIME.
Patient problems: Wound Dehiscence
MAUDE report 13826350 ↗
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 · TerminatedECHO Bi-Metric Hip System, Reduced Proximal Profile, Standard 135o neck, item number 192414. orthopedic hip prosthesis femoral stem
- Z-0300-2018 · Jun 5, 2017 · TerminatedECHO POR FMRL NC 9X125, model # 192009
- Z-0442-2013 · Nov 6, 2012 · TerminatedEcho 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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- Arcos Modular Revision Hip System 11-301342Biomet Orthopedics, LLC · Prosthesis, hip, semi-constrained, metal/ceramic/polymer, cemented or non-porous cemented, osteophilic finish1 recall4 reports
- Tritanium 502-03-52DHowmedica Osteonics Corp. · Prosthesis, hip, semi-constrained, metal/ceramic/polymer, cemented or non-porous cemented, osteophilic finish39 reports
- V40 Head 6260-5-332Howmedica Osteonics Corp. · Prosthesis, hip, semi-constrained, metal/ceramic/polymer, cemented or non-porous cemented, osteophilic finish12 reports
- EXETER 0580-1-443Howmedica Osteonics Corp. · Prosthesis, hip, semi-constrained, metal/ceramic/polymer, cemented or non-porous cemented, osteophilic finish11 reports
- V40 Head 6260-9-032Howmedica Osteonics Corp. · Prosthesis, hip, semi-constrained, metal/ceramic/polymer, cemented or non-porous cemented, osteophilic finish11 reports
- Trident 509-02-56EHowmedica Osteonics Corp. · Prosthesis, hip, semi-constrained, metal/ceramic/polymer, cemented or non-porous cemented, osteophilic finish10 reports
- Taperloc Complete Primary Femoral 51-104180Biomet Orthopedics, LLC · Prosthesis, hip, semi-constrained, metal/ceramic/polymer, cemented or non-porous cemented, osteophilic finish9 reports
Sources and updates
- Device record: FDA GUDID, file dated Oct 13, 2026 · View this device in AccessGUDID ↗
- Adverse event reports: FDA MAUDE, file dated Oct 14, 2026 · each report above links to its original FDA record
- Recalls: FDA Medical Device Recalls, file dated Oct 16, 2026
- Page last rebuilt: Oct 18, 2026. Data downloaded through openFDA, which notes it is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.
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