Echo® Bi-Metric® Hip System 192018Recalls & reported problems

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 1 adverse event report that list this exact device (DI 00887868260490), received between Oct 1, 2020 and Oct 1, 2020 — classified as 1 malfunction.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Positioning Failure” (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 1 most recent of 1 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

• MalfunctionOct 1, 2020Positioning Failure; Positioning Failure

  IT WAS REPORTED DURING AN INITIAL HIP PROCEDURE THAT THE FEMORAL STEM WOULD NOT SEAT PROPERLY WITH THE BROACH. DURING THE PROCEDURE THE SURGEON CHOSE TO USE -3 HEAD FROM THE ORIGINAL STD HEAD. STEM WAS IMPLANTED AND SAT PROUD. ATTEMPTS HAVE BEEN MADE AND ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON THE REPORTED EVENT IS UNAVAILABLE AT THIS TIME.

  Patient problems: No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient

  MAUDE report 10611969 ↗

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