Database updated: 27 October 2026
Safety Information
Medsafe Online Recall Database
Detail of Recall
| Type of Product: | Device |
| Medsafe Reference: | 18090 |
| Brand Name: | Biomet M2a 38 Modular Head |
| Model: | All models |
| Affected: | All lots |
| Software version: | |
| Recalling Organisation: | Biomet New Zealand Ltd |
| Contact Information: | 0275 522 595 |
| Manufacturer: | Biomet Inc |
| Brand Name: | Biomet M2a Magnum Femoral Component |
| Model: | All models |
| Affected: | All lots |
| Software version: | |
| Recalling Organisation: | Biomet New Zealand Ltd |
| Contact Information: | 0275 522 595 |
| Manufacturer: | Biomet Inc |
| Brand Name: | Biomet M2a 38 Acetabulum |
| Model: | All models |
| Affected: | All lots |
| Software version: | |
| Recalling Organisation: | Biomet New Zealand Ltd |
| Contact Information: | 0275 522 595 |
| Manufacturer: | Biomet Inc |
| Issue: | Consumers and health professionals are advised that Biomet has issued a hazard alert for its M2a range of acetabular and femoral head components when used in metal-on-metal (MoM) total hip replacement implants. MoM hip implants using these components have higher than expected revision rates. |
| Recall action type: | Alert |
| Recall action: | Manufacturer to issue advice regarding use |
| Level of recall: | Healthcare Professional |
| Date Commenced: | 27/2/2015 |
