FDA Recall Terminated

DYNASTY(R) BIOFOAM(R) SHELL, SIZE: 64mm GROUP H, REF DSBFGH64, Rx ONLY, STERILE R, Wright Medical Technology, Inc., hip prosthesis acetabular component. The instrument is used as a hip acetabular shell.

Recall: Z-1025-2012 · Initiated January 3, 2012

Recall

Recall Number
Z-1025-2012
Event Number
60947
Firm
Wright Medical Technology Inc
FEI Number
1043534
Product Code
KWA
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Packaging
Initiated
January 3, 2012
Posted
February 14, 2012
Terminated
March 13, 2013
Address
5677 Airline Rd, Arlington, TN, 38002-9501

Description

DYNASTY(R) BIOFOAM(R) SHELL, SIZE: 64mm GROUP H, REF DSBFGH64, Rx ONLY, STERILE R, Wright Medical Technology, Inc., hip prosthesis acetabular component. The instrument is used as a hip acetabular shell.

Reason

The possibility exists that particulate debris from the packaging spacer could be unintentionally implanted into a patient and could potentially lead to complications that might necessitate a revision surgery.

Action

Wright Medical sent an "URGENT PRODUCT RECALL NOTIFICATION" letter dated December 27, 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 their inventory for the affected product and to return any affected product to the firm. A Product Recall Verification Form was enclosed for customers to complete and return via fax to 901-867-7401. Contact Customer Service at 1-800-238-7117 for questions regarding this recall.

Distribution

Worldwide Distribution-USA (nationwide) and the countries of Australia, Brazil, Canada, Denmark, and Italy.

Quantity

155 units