FDA Recall Terminated

Total Hip Joint Replacement Accolade TMZF Plus 127 Neck Angle V40 Hip Stem #3 Accolade TMZF Plus 127 Neck Angle V40 Hip Stem #5 Howmedica Osteonics Corp., 325 Corporate Drive, Mahwah, NJ 07430 A subsidiary of Stryker Corp. Stryker France ZAC Satolos Green Pusignan Av de Staolas Green 69881 Metziae Cedex France The TMZF Press Fit HA Stem and TMZF Press Fit Plus HA Stem are intended for the reconstruction of the head and neck of the femoral joint. The device is intended for primary reconstruction of the proximal femur or revision of a previous total hip arthroplasty. These stems can be used with any currently available Howmedica Osteonics acetabular components and V40 Femoral Heads that can be mated with a 5 40 BG taper.

Recall: Z-0075-2012 · Initiated July 14, 2011

Recall

Recall Number
Z-0075-2012
Event Number
59968
Firm
Stryker Howmedica Osteonics Corp.
FEI Number
3003070421
Product Code
MEH
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Mixed-up of materials/components
Initiated
July 14, 2011
Posted
October 20, 2011
Terminated
November 15, 2013
Address
325 Corporate Drive, Mahwah, NJ, 07430

Description

Total Hip Joint Replacement Accolade TMZF Plus 127 Neck Angle V40 Hip Stem #3 Accolade TMZF Plus 127 Neck Angle V40 Hip Stem #5 Howmedica Osteonics Corp., 325 Corporate Drive, Mahwah, NJ 07430 A subsidiary of Stryker Corp. Stryker France ZAC Satolos Green Pusignan Av de Staolas Green 69881 Metziae Cedex France The TMZF Press Fit HA Stem and TMZF Press Fit Plus HA Stem are intended for the reconstruction of the head and neck of the femoral joint. The device is intended for primary reconstruction of the proximal femur or revision of a previous total hip arthroplasty. These stems can be used with any currently available Howmedica Osteonics acetabular components and V40 Femoral Heads that can be mated with a 5 40 BG taper.

Reason

Stryker Orthopaedics has become aware that a size 3 Accolade stem was in a box labeled as a size 5 Accolade stem.

Action

Stryker Orthopaedics sent an "URGENT: PRODUCT RECALL" letter dated July 14, 2011 to all affected customers. The letter describes the product, problem, and actions to be taken by the customers. The letter instructs customers to complete and return an attached Product Recall Acknowledgment Form via fax to 201-831-6069. Additionally, information is provided for customers to return the affected products. Please contact the Divisional Regulatory Compliance Manager at 201-972-2100 for questions regarding this notice.

Distribution

Nationwide Distribution

Quantity

21 units