FDA Recall Terminated

Howmedica Restoration ADM Trial Cup Holder; Non Sterile; Benoist Girard, Cedex, France; Distributed by Howmedica Osteonics Corp. Mahwah, NJ. The intended use: The Restoration ADM Window Trial is locked onto the Restoration ADM Trial Cup Holder and placed into the acetabulum to evaluate the size and congruity of the preparation for visualization and assessment of fit, contact and congruency of the trial within the acetabulum.

Recall: Z-1201-2010 · Initiated January 21, 2010

Recall

Recall Number
Z-1201-2010
Event Number
54478
Firm
Stryker Howmedica Osteonics Corp.
FEI Number
3003070421
Product Code
MEH
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Other
Initiated
January 21, 2010
Posted
April 19, 2010
Terminated
June 20, 2012
Address
325 Corporate Drive, Mahwah, NJ, 07430

Description

Howmedica Restoration ADM Trial Cup Holder; Non Sterile; Benoist Girard, Cedex, France; Distributed by Howmedica Osteonics Corp. Mahwah, NJ. The intended use: The Restoration ADM Window Trial is locked onto the Restoration ADM Trial Cup Holder and placed into the acetabulum to evaluate the size and congruity of the preparation for visualization and assessment of fit, contact and congruency of the trial within the acetabulum.

Reason

The Restoration ADM Trial Cup Holder may not have been assembled correctly.

Action

An "URGENT PRODUCTION OPERATION" letter dated January 21, 2010, was sent to customers via FedEx. The letter described the product, problem and actions to be taken by customer. The customers should follow the instructions on the enclosed PRODUCT BULLETIN. The customer should check their internal inventory immediately and quarantine all affected devices, identify if the device is correctly assembled and complete the Product Correction Acknowledgement Form and fax it to (201) 831-6069. If you have any questions, feel free to contact Rich Wolyn, Manager, Divisional Regulatory Reporting at (201) 831-5158.

Distribution

Nationwide distribution: AZ, CA and OR

Quantity

5 units