FDA Recall Completed

Delta Cup Beater Positioner - Aligner, model # 9057.20.555 Used during implantation of the Delta Acetabular System

Recall: Z-0068-2018 · Initiated September 8, 2017

Recall

Recall Number
Z-0068-2018
Event Number
78109
Firm
Limacorporate S.p.A Via Nazionale 52 Frazione Villanova San Daniele del Friuli Italy
FEI Number
3008021110
Product Code
LXH
Status
Completed
Root Cause
Vendor change control
Initiated
September 8, 2017

Description

Delta Cup Beater Positioner - Aligner, model # 9057.20.555 Used during implantation of the Delta Acetabular System

Reason

An internal analysis on complaints received indicated that the welding process may have been performed sub optimally in the 12 lot # involved , leading to reduced mechanical strength of the device and possible breakage during impaction when the instrument is subjected to repeated multi-axial stresses.

Action

The Firm, Lima Corporate has notified the US agents of the recall and asked to check each single set with the affected product codes, identify the items and remove them from the inventory. The US distributors have also been instructed to fill out and sign a response document specifying the quantities returned. For further questions, please call (800) 962-2578.

Distribution

Worldwide Distribution - US Distribution and to the countries of : Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Czech Republic, Germany, Italy, New Zealand, Poland, Russia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, South Africa, Switzerland, Turkey, UK and Germany

Quantity

20 units in (US)