FDA Recall Terminated

LUSTER HIP SZ 7 Packaging: The product was packaged within inner and outer blister trays, sealed with coated Tyvek lidding. The stems were packaged within vinyl protectors, with foam taper protectors. Intended Use: The LUSTER Cemented Polished Femoral Hip Stems product are forged CoCr polished cemented stems which are used as part of a total hip arthroplasty. These stems were indicated for use with all DePuy bearings and acetabular cups.

Recall: Z-1921-2012 · Initiated May 16, 2012

Recall

Recall Number
Z-1921-2012
Event Number
61749
Firm
DePuy Orthopaedics, Inc.
FEI Number
1818910
Product Code
JDI
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Device Design
Initiated
May 16, 2012
Posted
June 29, 2012
Terminated
March 5, 2013
Address
700 Orthopaedic Dr, Warsaw, IN, 46582-3994

Description

LUSTER HIP SZ 7 Packaging: The product was packaged within inner and outer blister trays, sealed with coated Tyvek lidding. The stems were packaged within vinyl protectors, with foam taper protectors. Intended Use: The LUSTER Cemented Polished Femoral Hip Stems product are forged CoCr polished cemented stems which are used as part of a total hip arthroplasty. These stems were indicated for use with all DePuy bearings and acetabular cups.

Reason

DePuy Orthopaedics, Inc. is issuing a Field Safety Notice for the LUSTER Cemented Polished Femoral Hip Stems and the ULTIMA LX Cemented Polished Femoral Hip Stems that were implanted with any metal-on-metal (MoM) articulation (including a head of CoCr and an acetabular cup where the cup is of an all metal construction (monoblock or modular)).The LUSTER Cemented Polished Femoral Hip Stems and the U

Action

DePuy sent an "URGENT RECALL INFORMATION-FIELD SAFETY NOTICE" letter dated May 16, 2012 to all affected customers. The letter identifies the product, problem, and actions to be taken by the customers. Contact the firm at 574-372-7333 for questions regarding this notice.

Distribution

Nationwide Distribution-including the states of CA, CO, IA, NC, OH, TX, WA, WI, and WV.

Quantity

(85) LUSTER Cemented Polished Femoral Hip Stems in 69 lots