FDA Recall Open, Classified

MODULAR CATHCART FRACTURE HEAD HIP BALL, sizes 41mm to 60mm inclusive; metallic femoral head prosthesis, Product No. 136341000, 136342000, 136343000, 136344000, 136345000, 136346000, 136347000, 136348000, 136349000, 136350000, 136351000, 136352000, 136353000, 136354000, 136356000, 136358000, 136360000

Recall: Z-1375-2022 · Initiated May 18, 2022

Recall

Recall Number
Z-1375-2022
Event Number
90476
Firm
DePuy Orthopaedics, Inc.
FEI Number
1818910
Product Code
LZY
Status
Open, Classified
Root Cause
Labeling design
Initiated
May 18, 2022
Address
700 Orthopaedic Dr, Warsaw, IN, 46582-3994

Description

MODULAR CATHCART FRACTURE HEAD HIP BALL, sizes 41mm to 60mm inclusive; metallic femoral head prosthesis, Product No. 136341000, 136342000, 136343000, 136344000, 136345000, 136346000, 136347000, 136348000, 136349000, 136350000, 136351000, 136352000, 136353000, 136354000, 136356000, 136358000, 136360000

Reason

The Cathcart Ball has an inherent +5mm offset which is not currently specified in its Instructions for Use or Surgical Technique Guide. The STG has been updated to reflect the clarification that the +5mm offset should be taken into consideration when using a Cathcart head in a construct for hemi-hip arthroplasty procedures.

Action

On June 13, 2022, the firm notified distributed recall letters to customers titled URGENT FIELD SAFETY NOTICE. Customers were instructed to contact their local sales consultant to receive a copy of the revised STG (reference document number DSUS/JRC/0317/2044 Rev B). Product is not being removed from the field.

Distribution

Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide and the countries of Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, Denmark, Finland, Germany, Greece, Guam, Hong Kong, Ireland, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom.

Quantity

3488