FDA Recall Terminated

U-Joint Hex Head Driver 3.5mm, Part Number 228-0016, for the Escalade Acetabular Cup System. Driver is included in Part Number 270-9004-Escalade Acetabular Prep Kit and Part Number 228-9001-Triplus Acetabular Instrument Kit. The Acetabular Cup System is indicated for use in total hip arthroplasty procedures where the means of cup fixation is uncemented, biological fixation. The Hex Head Drive is used to place the screw that affixes the acetabular cup to the hip acetabulum.

Recall: Z-0740-2012 · Initiated December 19, 2011

Recall

Recall Number
Z-0740-2012
Event Number
60722
Firm
Ortho Development Corporation
FEI Number
3017298928
Product Code
LZO
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Device Design
Initiated
December 19, 2011
Posted
January 13, 2012
Terminated
August 27, 2012
Address
12187 Business Park Dr, Draper, UT, 84020-8663

Description

U-Joint Hex Head Driver 3.5mm, Part Number 228-0016, for the Escalade Acetabular Cup System. Driver is included in Part Number 270-9004-Escalade Acetabular Prep Kit and Part Number 228-9001-Triplus Acetabular Instrument Kit. The Acetabular Cup System is indicated for use in total hip arthroplasty procedures where the means of cup fixation is uncemented, biological fixation. The Hex Head Drive is used to place the screw that affixes the acetabular cup to the hip acetabulum.

Reason

Tip of hex-head screwdriver may break off during use in hip replacement procedure.

Action

Ortho Development Corporation sent an "URGENT!! DEVICE RECALL" letter dated December 19, 2011 to all affected customers. The letter describes the product, problem, and actions to be taken by the customers. The letter instructs customers to check to see if they have the affected device. Customers who have the device are to return the device to the firm, immediately. The firm will provide suitable replacements. Contact the Regulatory Affairs Manager for questions regarding this notice.

Distribution

Nationwide Distribution-including the states of AZ, CA, FL, MI, OR, TX, and UT.

Quantity

37 units