FDA Recall Terminated

OmniFit HFx Sell Sheets, Literature Number LHFX-SS rev 1. The device consists of a pattern or guide intended for medical purposes, such as selecting or positioning orthopedic implants or guiding the marking of tissue before cutting.

Recall: Z-2055-2008 · Initiated March 9, 2005

Recall

Recall Number
Z-2055-2008
Event Number
47899
Firm
Stryker Howmedica Osteonics Corp.
FEI Number
3003070421
Product Code
HWT
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Process control
Initiated
March 9, 2005
Posted
September 16, 2008
Terminated
September 24, 2008
Address
325 Corporate Dr, Mahwah, NJ, 07430-2002

Description

OmniFit HFx Sell Sheets, Literature Number LHFX-SS rev 1. The device consists of a pattern or guide intended for medical purposes, such as selecting or positioning orthopedic implants or guiding the marking of tissue before cutting.

Reason

The OmniFit HFx Templates were produced without a warning statement indicating a potential function of fit issue when using -3mm and -5mm heads or sleeves on certain stems.

Action

Notification letters and Product Accountability Forms were sent to consignees via Fed-ex on March 9, 2005 with return receipt. An advisory notice was sent to Canada and International distributors on March 9, 2005. For information on this recall, contact Rita Intorrella at 201-831-5825 or Greg Schack at 201-831-5399.

Distribution

Worldwide

Quantity

Sell sheets: 1919, Cutting Edge Advantage Brochure: 810