FDA Recall Terminated

Trident PSL Acetabular Shells; Trident PSL HA Solid Back, 40 mm to 73 mm, hip prosthesis component, Stryker Orthopaedics, Howmedica Osteonics Corp, Mahwah, NJ 07430

Recall: Z-1173-2008 · Initiated January 21, 2008

Recall

Recall Number
Z-1173-2008
Event Number
46691
Firm
Stryker Howmedica Osteonics Corp.
FEI Number
3003070421
Product Code
MEH
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Process design
Initiated
January 21, 2008
Posted
June 12, 2008
Terminated
September 25, 2012
Address
325 Corporate Dr, Mahwah, NJ, 07430-2002

Description

Trident PSL Acetabular Shells; Trident PSL HA Solid Back, 40 mm to 73 mm, hip prosthesis component, Stryker Orthopaedics, Howmedica Osteonics Corp, Mahwah, NJ 07430

Reason

Foreign material: Some of the parts tested exceeded Stryker Orthopaedics internal acceptance criteria for manufacturing residuals.

Action

Recall notification letters were sent to Stryker Branches/agencies, OR Supervisors and Chief of Orthopaedics on 1/21/08. A Patient information sheet was sent on 2/4/08 to surgeons and hospitals. Per call with Center 2/4/08, recall letter to be revised and RES updated upon receipt. The letter was revised and sent on February 28, 2008 to include Trident PSL Acetabular shells. This letter was sent to Risk Management at hospitals and included the scope of the recall , the potential hazard and recommendation to physicians to monitor patients consistent with care for those receiving total hip replacement. It was also sent to surgeons and a revised letter to Stryker branches. A product acknowledgement form was included in all letters to indicate receipt of letter and quantity of product on hand, if applicable.

Distribution

Nationwide distribution.

Quantity

10191, both PSL types