FDA Recall Terminated

Foundation Hip System Bipolar Modular, Size 53mm OD; Cat. #412-01-053; Sterile; assembly required by physician prior to implant; manufactured by Encore Medical, L.P., Austin, TX 78758.

Recall: Z-0095-2008 · Initiated August 2, 2007

Recall

Recall Number
Z-0095-2008
Event Number
44788
FEI Number
1000116912
Product Code
KWY
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Packaging change control
Initiated
August 2, 2007
Posted
November 7, 2007
Terminated
January 9, 2008
Address
9800 Metric Blvd, Encore Medical, Lp, Austin, TX, 78758

Description

Foundation Hip System Bipolar Modular, Size 53mm OD; Cat. #412-01-053; Sterile; assembly required by physician prior to implant; manufactured by Encore Medical, L.P., Austin, TX 78758.

Reason

Device mislabeled; hip prosthesis components validated for 5 years were labeled as having a 6 year expiration date.

Action

Firm notified consignees of recall via phone, e-mail and overnight letters beginning on 08/02/07. Consignees asked to return devices for a properly labeled replacement.

Distribution

Worldwide, including USA, Greece, Japan, and Saudi Arabia.

Quantity

137 units.