Echo® Bi-Metric® Hip System 192014Recalls & reported problems

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 3 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 00887868260452), received between Aug 26, 2022 and Mar 18, 2026 — classified as 2 injuries, 1 malfunction.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Inadequacy of Device Shape and/or Size” (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

Recent adverse event reports

The 3 most recent of 3 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

• MalfunctionMar 18, 2026Inadequacy of Device Shape and/or Size

  IT WAS REPORTED THE SURGEON BELIEVED THE BROACH DID NOT MATCH THE IMPLANT SIZE, NOTING THE FULL-PROFILE BROACHES APPEARED LARGER THAN THE CORRESPONDING STANDARD FULL-PROFILE STEMS. THERE WAS NO KNOWN IMPACT OR CONSEQUENCES TO THE PATIENT. ATTEMPTS HAVE BEEN MADE AND NO FURTHER INFORMATION HAS BEEN PROVIDED.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 24626344 ↗
• InjuryAug 18, 2025Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT APPROXIMATELY FIVE WEEKS POST-IMPLANTATION, THE PATIENT UNDERWENT A HIP REVISION DUE TO A FEMORAL FRACTURE. THE FRACTURE WAS NOT NOTED DURING PRIMARY SURGERY OR AT 3-WEEK POS-OP CHECK. A NEW HEAD AND STEM WITH CABLES WERE IMPLANTED. IT WAS REPORTED NO FURTHER INFORMATION HAS BEEN PROVIDED.

  Patient problems: Periprosthetic fracture

  MAUDE report 22836051 ↗
• InjuryAug 26, 2022Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT PATIENT UNDERWENT A RIGHT HIP REVISION AND PLACEMENT OF CABLES APPROXIMATELY 9 DAYS POST IMPLANTATION DUE TO PERIPROSTHETIC FRACTURE. ATTEMPTS HAVE BEEN MADE AND ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON THE REPORTED EVENT IS UNAVAILABLE AT THIS TIME.

  Patient problems: Bone Fracture(s)

  MAUDE report 15299846 ↗

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