BEUDAMED
    FDA Recall Terminated

    Modular Replacement System (MRS) Cemented Stems, Sterile, Catalog Numbers: 6485-3-000, 6485-3-008, 6485-3-009, 6485-3-010, 6485-3-018, 6485-3-019, 6485-3-300, 6485-3-308, 6485-3-309, 6485-3-310, 6485-3-318, and 6485-3-319. The Modular Replacement System has been successfully used in clinical in clinical situations where there is extensive bone loss due to tumor resection, and/or failed previous prosthesis, or trauma. These components can be used to replace the proximal femur, the distal femur, the proximal tibia, or to reconstruct the total femur in extreme clinical situations.

    Recall: Z-1251-2009 · Initiated January 30, 2009

    Recall

    Recall Number
    Z-1251-2009
    Event Number
    51212
    Firm
    Stryker Howmedica Osteonics Corp.
    FEI Number
    3003070421
    Product Code
    KRO
    Status
    Terminated
    Root Cause
    Labeling False and Misleading
    Initiated
    January 30, 2009
    Posted
    April 17, 2009
    Terminated
    April 8, 2010
    Address
    325 Corporate Dr, Mahwah, NJ, 07430

    Description

    Modular Replacement System (MRS) Cemented Stems, Sterile, Catalog Numbers: 6485-3-000, 6485-3-008, 6485-3-009, 6485-3-010, 6485-3-018, 6485-3-019, 6485-3-300, 6485-3-308, 6485-3-309, 6485-3-310, 6485-3-318, and 6485-3-319. The Modular Replacement System has been successfully used in clinical in clinical situations where there is extensive bone loss due to tumor resection, and/or failed previous prosthesis, or trauma. These components can be used to replace the proximal femur, the distal femur, the proximal tibia, or to reconstruct the total femur in extreme clinical situations.

    Reason

    Instruction for use incorrect: There are no statements or warning on labels or Instructions for Use that 8, 9 and 10 mm diameter MRS Cemented Stems are indicated only for use in the GMRS Proximal Tibial and Distal Femoral Components.

    Action

    Urgent Product Recall letters, dated 1/30/2009, were sent to all Branches/agencies, Hospital Risk Management, Chief of Orthopaedics and Surgeons on January 30, 2009 via Federal Express. The letter asked consignees to examine their inventory and determine if they had any affected products, remove and quarantine affected product from their inventory, and complete the attached Product Recall Acknowledgment Form. The letter also stated that a Stryker Orthopaedics Sales representative would contact the consignee to reconcile and return the product . Consignees should contact their Stryker sales rep if they weren't not contacted by them. Questions should be directed to Colleen O'Meara at 201-831-5970.

    Distribution

    Nationwide Distribution

    Quantity

    1161 units