FDA Recall Terminated

CONSERVE, TOTAL A-CLASS HEAD W/BFH TECH., REF 38AM-3604, O.D. Size: 36mm, Neck Length: -3.5mm, Taper: SLT, Sterile R, 1 each, Rx only, Wright Medical Technology, Inc., 5677 Airline, Road, Arlington, TN 38002. The CONSERVE Total Femoral Head is indicated for use in total hip arthroplasty for reduction of relief of pain and/or improved hip function in skeletally mature patients.

Recall: Z-1715-2009 · Initiated May 14, 2009

Recall

Recall Number
Z-1715-2009
Event Number
52217
Firm
Wright Medical Technology Inc
FEI Number
1043534
Product Code
JDL
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Packaging process control
Initiated
May 14, 2009
Terminated
December 9, 2009
Address
5677 Airline Rd, Arlington, TN, 38002

Description

CONSERVE, TOTAL A-CLASS HEAD W/BFH TECH., REF 38AM-3604, O.D. Size: 36mm, Neck Length: -3.5mm, Taper: SLT, Sterile R, 1 each, Rx only, Wright Medical Technology, Inc., 5677 Airline, Road, Arlington, TN 38002. The CONSERVE Total Femoral Head is indicated for use in total hip arthroplasty for reduction of relief of pain and/or improved hip function in skeletally mature patients.

Reason

Incorrect packaging, swapped sizes

Action

Wright Medical Technology, Inc. notified hospitals, surgeons and their distributors of the recall situation via an "Urgent: Medical Device Voluntary Recall" notice dated May 14, 2009 explaining the problem, the hazard involved and requesting confirmation that the product was removed from their inventory. The letter included a "Fax Back" response page to ensure the receipt of the notice. For further questions, contact Wright Medical Technologies, Inc. at 1-800-874-5630.

Distribution

Worldwide Distribution -- Including states of NC, TN, IA, IN, MD, WI, WV, OK, WA, PA, TN, TX, FL and CA and country of Canada.

Quantity

14 units