FDA Recall Terminated

Excia Cemented Hip Stems, Size 9mm, Part Number: NJ309K, Aesculap Implant Systems, Inc., Center Valley, PA 18034

Recall: Z-0436-2008 · Initiated October 10, 2007

Recall

Recall Number
Z-0436-2008
Event Number
45456
Firm
Aesculap Implant Systems
FEI Number
2916714
Product Code
LWJ
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Package design/selection
Initiated
October 10, 2007
Posted
December 11, 2007
Terminated
February 7, 2008
Address
3773 Corporate Pkwy, Center Valley, PA, 18034-8217

Description

Excia Cemented Hip Stems, Size 9mm, Part Number: NJ309K, Aesculap Implant Systems, Inc., Center Valley, PA 18034

Reason

Sterility (package integrity) Compromised: Device package damaged during shipment

Action

The recalling firm issued an Important Recall Notice letter dated 10/10/07 to all their customers informing them of the problem and the need to return the product.

Distribution

Nationwide-USA including states of AZ, GA, MD, OK, PA, TX, and VA (distributors) medical facilities in FL, NY, and PA; and sales representatives in CA and FL.

Quantity

167 units