FDA Recall Terminated

Duracon Total Knee, A-P Lipped Tibial Insert; 11MM Sterile; Howmedica Osteonics Corp. Stryker, Ireland. Product No. 6642-1-611. The device is used to replace bearing surface if the proximal tibia in order to relieve pain, instability and/or restriction of motion due to degenerative joint disease, failed previous prosthesis or trauma. The tibial inserts are designed to accommodate the posterior cruciate ligament if it is present. These components are intended for implantation with bone cement only.

Recall: Z-1601-2009 · Initiated May 5, 2006

Recall

Recall Number
Z-1601-2009
Event Number
50093
Firm
Stryker Howmedica Osteonics Corp.
FEI Number
3003070421
Product Code
JWH
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Labeling mix-ups
Initiated
May 5, 2006
Posted
July 7, 2009
Terminated
July 7, 2009
Address
325 Corporate Dr, Mahwah, NJ, 07430

Description

Duracon Total Knee, A-P Lipped Tibial Insert; 11MM Sterile; Howmedica Osteonics Corp. Stryker, Ireland. Product No. 6642-1-611. The device is used to replace bearing surface if the proximal tibia in order to relieve pain, instability and/or restriction of motion due to degenerative joint disease, failed previous prosthesis or trauma. The tibial inserts are designed to accommodate the posterior cruciate ligament if it is present. These components are intended for implantation with bone cement only.

Reason

A box packaged and labeled as a Duracon Total Knee Duration A-P Lipped Tibial Insert 11MM may actually contain a 9MM insert.

Action

A notification letter and product accountability form were sent via Federal Express on May 5, 2006 with return receipt to branch accounts that had received the affected product. For questions about the recall contact Stryker Howmedica Osteonics Corp. by calling 1-201-831-5000.

Distribution

Nationwide Distribution (AL, OH, MN, NM, and CA).

Quantity

8