FDA Enforcement Class II Terminated

SOL SYS 8IN CALC 1.5/16.5 Packaging: Product is packed within a poly protector, with protection added as needed for fragile points. The entire stem is then placed within a foam sleeve for added protection. The assembly is then placed and sealed in an inner and outer tray for aseptic transfer. The sealed package is placed into a folding carton, labeled, and shrink wrapped. Intended Use: SOLUTION System Calcar Stems are used in total hip arthroplasty (THA) to provide increased patient mobility and reduce pain by replacing the damaged hip joint articulation in patients where there is evidence of sufficient sound bone to seat and support the components.

Recall: Z-0576-2013 · Reported December 26, 2012

Enforcement

Recall Number
Z-0576-2013
Event ID
63545
Classification
Class II
Status
Terminated
Product Type
Devices
Firm
DePuy Orthopaedics, Inc.
Voluntary / Mandated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Initial Notification
Letter
Report Date
December 26, 2012
Initiation Date
December 3, 2012
Classification Date
December 20, 2012
Termination Date
November 13, 2013
Address
700 Orthopaedic Dr, Warsaw, IN, 46582-3994, United States

Description

SOL SYS 8IN CALC 1.5/16.5 Packaging: Product is packed within a poly protector, with protection added as needed for fragile points. The entire stem is then placed within a foam sleeve for added protection. The assembly is then placed and sealed in an inner and outer tray for aseptic transfer. The sealed package is placed into a folding carton, labeled, and shrink wrapped. Intended Use: SOLUTION System Calcar Stems are used in total hip arthroplasty (THA) to provide increased patient mobility and reduce pain by replacing the damaged hip joint articulation in patients where there is evidence of sufficient sound bone to seat and support the components.

Reason

An Engineering Analysis has determined the Solution Calcar Stem has the potential to result in impingement with a variety of heads. This impingement may not allow the stem and head to lock as intended. The amount of possible impingement varies depending on the femoral head. Worst case condition: Calcar stem with -2mm offset articuleze maximum of 0.937mm radial impingement. It is evident that a

Code Info

Product Code: 157215165 and Lot codes: 111621, FG9KT1, 126365, X3VB41000, A19GL1000, X4SC51000, A3XF31000, X4SC5A000, A3XF3A000, X4SC61000, A63GR1000, X53B11000, A6AE81000, X5REA1000, A6AE8A000, YF4AX1000, AY7KN1000, YF4AXA000, AY7KNA000, YG2CY1000, B19CJ1000, Z41AT1000, B3BJV1000, Z6BB91000, B3CAX1000, Z83BA1000, B65DF1000, Z83BAB000, B65DFA000, ZL9FW1000, C1YLX1000, ZL9FWA000, C34B81000, C34B8A000, C4JCR1000, C4JCRA000, C4VCR1000, C4VCRA000, CB2K71000, CH7ED1000, CK3EX1000, D32J61000, D46LG1000, D6DDD1000, D88H81000, DA2EN1000, DD3BS1000, DD3BSA000, DG1PA1000, DS7KC1000, E1KJ91000, E3SDG1000, E56BX1000, E5EB31000, FB3E31, FB8P91, FE9P41, and FG9KS1.

Distribution

Nationwide Distribution including AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, HI, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WA, WI, and WY and GUAYNABO, PR

Quantity

1732 total all product codes