BEUDAMED
    FDA Recall Terminated

    Stryker Orthopaedics, Definition PM Femoral Hip Stem Catalog Numbers 6265-3-099 through 6265-3-107. Howmedica Osteonics Corp. 325 Corporate Drive, Mahwah, NJ 07430. A subsidiary of Stryker Corp. Stryker France, ZAC Satorlas Green Pusignan, Av De Satolas Green 69881 Meyzeiu, Cedex France. Made in Ireland. The Definition PM femoral hip stem is a forged, collared, straight stem with an integral premantle (PM) design. The Poly Methyl Methacrylate (PMMA) and Barium Sulphate (BaSO4) premantle is integral to the design as it aligns, centralizes and pressurizes the stem within the femoral canal. The forged stem is first grit blasted proximally and then the premantle is applied through an infection molding process.

    Recall: Z-1982-2012 · Initiated December 29, 2011

    Recall

    Recall Number
    Z-1982-2012
    Event Number
    61923
    Firm
    Stryker Howmedica Osteonics Corp.
    FEI Number
    3003070421
    Product Code
    JDI
    Status
    Terminated
    Root Cause
    Employee error
    Initiated
    December 29, 2011
    Posted
    July 10, 2012
    Terminated
    March 19, 2015
    Address
    325 Corporate Drive, Mahwah, NJ, 07430

    Description

    Stryker Orthopaedics, Definition PM Femoral Hip Stem Catalog Numbers 6265-3-099 through 6265-3-107. Howmedica Osteonics Corp. 325 Corporate Drive, Mahwah, NJ 07430. A subsidiary of Stryker Corp. Stryker France, ZAC Satorlas Green Pusignan, Av De Satolas Green 69881 Meyzeiu, Cedex France. Made in Ireland. The Definition PM femoral hip stem is a forged, collared, straight stem with an integral premantle (PM) design. The Poly Methyl Methacrylate (PMMA) and Barium Sulphate (BaSO4) premantle is integral to the design as it aligns, centralizes and pressurizes the stem within the femoral canal. The forged stem is first grit blasted proximally and then the premantle is applied through an infection molding process.

    Reason

    Stryker Orthopaedics has become aware of the potential for cracking of the PMMA coating on their PM COCR Hip Stem product.

    Action

    Stryker Orthopaedics sent an Urgent Product Recall letter dated January 10, 2012, to all affected customers. The letter identified the product, the problem, and the action to be taken by the customer. Customers were instructed to contact their Stryker Sales Representative to arrange for return of any affected product. Customers were also asked to fax back the attached Product Recall Acknowledgement Form as soon as possible to 201-831-6069. For any questions customers should call 201-972-2100. For any questions regarding this recall please call 201-831-5970.

    Distribution

    Nationwide Distribution

    Quantity

    16,913 units