BEUDAMED
    FDA Recall Terminated

    Kinemax Stem Extenders, 80 mm, Product Usage: Kinemax Cemented Stem Extenders are modular components designed to be mated with tibial baseplates or femoral components of the Modular Rotating Hinge (MRH), Scorpio Total Stabilizer (TS) or Duracon TS knee replacement systems. The Kinemax Cemented Stem Extenders are available in three different lengths, 40 mm (Part #6476-8-250), 80mm (Part #6476-8-260) and 155mm (Part #6476-8-270). The 40 mm cemented stem extender is not indicated for use in the MRH system; however, it is indicated for use with the Scorpio TS and Duracon TS systems (LRKS/G Rev. 2). Both the 80mm and 155mm stem extenders are indicated for use in all three systems.

    Recall: Z-1614-2015 · Initiated February 27, 2015

    Recall

    Recall Number
    Z-1614-2015
    Event Number
    70784
    Firm
    Stryker Howmedica Osteonics Corp.
    FEI Number
    3003070421
    Product Code
    JWH
    Status
    Terminated
    Root Cause
    Mixed-up of materials/components
    Initiated
    February 27, 2015
    Posted
    May 14, 2015
    Terminated
    October 13, 2016
    Address
    325 Corporate Dr, Mahwah, NJ, 07430-2002

    Description

    Kinemax Stem Extenders, 80 mm, Product Usage: Kinemax Cemented Stem Extenders are modular components designed to be mated with tibial baseplates or femoral components of the Modular Rotating Hinge (MRH), Scorpio Total Stabilizer (TS) or Duracon TS knee replacement systems. The Kinemax Cemented Stem Extenders are available in three different lengths, 40 mm (Part #6476-8-250), 80mm (Part #6476-8-260) and 155mm (Part #6476-8-270). The 40 mm cemented stem extender is not indicated for use in the MRH system; however, it is indicated for use with the Scorpio TS and Duracon TS systems (LRKS/G Rev. 2). Both the 80mm and 155mm stem extenders are indicated for use in all three systems.

    Reason

    Stryker received four customer complaints reporting that inside the box labeled part #6476-8-260 (Kinemax Stem Extenders, 80 mm) there was a different part #6476-8-250 (Kinemax Stem Extenders, 40 mm.

    Action

    Stryker Orthopaedics an Urgent Medical Device Recall Letter/Notification Acknowledgement Form dated April 9, 2015 to their affected customers. The recall letter identified the affected product, problem and actions to be taken. Customers are asked to contact their Stryker Orthopaedics Sales Representative to arrange for return of the product if they have any of the affected items. Customers are asked to complete and return the acknowledgement form within 5 days by emailing to: [email protected] or faxed to: 1-855-251-3635. For question call 201-831-6365.

    Distribution

    US Nationwide distribution in the states of MA and RI.

    Quantity

    4 units