FDA Recall Terminated

Stryker Howmedica Osteonics Accolade Offset Rasp Handle Howmedica Osteonics Corp. 325 Corporate Drive, Mahwah, NJ 07430 USA Stryker France ZAC Satolas Green Pusignan Av de Satolas Green 69881 Meyzieu Cedex France Single offset rasp handle designed to mate to the Accolade femoral broaches to prepare the femoral canal in a total hip anthroplasty using the Accolade Hip System. The offset rasp handle incorporates an offset angle designed to minimize interference with surrounding soft tissue.

Recall: Z-1816-2012 · Initiated December 29, 2011

Recall

Recall Number
Z-1816-2012
Event Number
62130
Firm
Stryker Howmedica Osteonics Corp.
FEI Number
3003070421
Product Code
GAC
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Device Design
Initiated
December 29, 2011
Posted
June 15, 2012
Terminated
June 13, 2013
Address
325 Corporate Drive, Mahwah, NJ, 07430

Description

Stryker Howmedica Osteonics Accolade Offset Rasp Handle Howmedica Osteonics Corp. 325 Corporate Drive, Mahwah, NJ 07430 USA Stryker France ZAC Satolas Green Pusignan Av de Satolas Green 69881 Meyzieu Cedex France Single offset rasp handle designed to mate to the Accolade femoral broaches to prepare the femoral canal in a total hip anthroplasty using the Accolade Hip System. The offset rasp handle incorporates an offset angle designed to minimize interference with surrounding soft tissue.

Reason

Stryker Orthopaedics has become aware of the potential for the above noted Accolade Rasp Handle Assembly to fracture upon use.

Action

Stryker Orthopaedics sent an email notification to all consignees on December 29, 2011, which was followed by an Urgent Product Recall letter dated January 4, 2012. The letter identified the product, the problem, and the action to be taken by the customer. Customers were asked to complete the attached Product Recall Acknowledgement Form and fax back to 201-831-8089 within 5 days. Customers were also asked to contact the hospitals in their territory that have the affected product to arrange return of the product. Customers were instructed to return the affected product to the attention of Regulatory Compliance, Stryker Orthopedics, 325 Corporate Drive, Mahwah, New Jersey 07430 with the fluorescent orange PRODUCT REMEDIATION sticker attached indicating the Product Remediation # RA 2011-161. Mark the outer box with the words "Product Recall." For questions customers were instructed to call 201-972-2100. For questions regarding this recall call 201-831-5970.

Distribution

Nationwide Distribution

Quantity

41 units