FDA Recall Terminated

Ovation Hip Stem, REF 201-0102, Offset Stem Inserter RT, Non-Sterile, Ortho Development, Draper, Utah 84020. The Ovation Hip System is intended for use in total hip arthroplasty. The hip stem inserter is an instrument used to seat the hip stem in the femur. There is a notch in the top of the hip stem, and the hip stem inserter has a corresponding tip at the end of the instrument. The tip of the inserter is designed to fit into the notch of the hip stem, as a guide. Once this is inserted, the surgeon will tap on the opposite end of the inserter with a hammer to seat the press-fitted stem assembly.

Recall: Z-1671-2011 · Initiated January 11, 2011

Recall

Recall Number
Z-1671-2011
Event Number
57747
Firm
Ortho Development Corporation
FEI Number
3017298928
Product Code
LZO
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Process design
Initiated
January 11, 2011
Posted
March 16, 2011
Terminated
November 4, 2011
Address
12187 South Business Park Dr, Draper, UT, 84020

Description

Ovation Hip Stem, REF 201-0102, Offset Stem Inserter RT, Non-Sterile, Ortho Development, Draper, Utah 84020. The Ovation Hip System is intended for use in total hip arthroplasty. The hip stem inserter is an instrument used to seat the hip stem in the femur. There is a notch in the top of the hip stem, and the hip stem inserter has a corresponding tip at the end of the instrument. The tip of the inserter is designed to fit into the notch of the hip stem, as a guide. Once this is inserted, the surgeon will tap on the opposite end of the inserter with a hammer to seat the press-fitted stem assembly.

Reason

Component of total hip arthroplasty may break during surgical procedure.

Action

Ortho Development Corporation notified Field representatives of the issue and conditions that could lead to failure by e-mail on December 14, 2010. Redesigned product is being produced for replacement. For questions regarding this recall call 801-619-3450.

Distribution

Nationwide Distribution including AZ, CA, CO, FL, MI, NV, OR, and UT.

Quantity

7 units