FDA Recall Terminated

Apex ARC Hip Stem, HA Coated, Size 5; Product Code: HC-21005-HA Product Usage: The Apex ARC Hip Stem is the femoral component of a primary or revision total hip replacement. This femoral hip stem is intended for press-fit application and is provided sterile for single use. They are manufactured from titanium alloy. The stem has a proximal porous coating of titanium plasma spray under a coating of hydroxyapatite (HA)

Recall: Z-2064-2015 · Initiated June 3, 2015

Recall

Recall Number
Z-2064-2015
Event Number
71407
Firm
Omnilife Science Inc.
FEI Number
3008342029
Product Code
LZO
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Packaging
Initiated
June 3, 2015
Posted
July 14, 2015
Terminated
September 8, 2015
Address
50 Oconnell Way, Ste 10, East Taunton, MA, 02718-1394

Description

Apex ARC Hip Stem, HA Coated, Size 5; Product Code: HC-21005-HA Product Usage: The Apex ARC Hip Stem is the femoral component of a primary or revision total hip replacement. This femoral hip stem is intended for press-fit application and is provided sterile for single use. They are manufactured from titanium alloy. The stem has a proximal porous coating of titanium plasma spray under a coating of hydroxyapatite (HA)

Reason

Product may breach the inner and outer sterile pouches during shipping or handling.

Action

All product is consigned to US Agents until implanted or returned to OMNI. All US Agents holding the potentially affected inventory were notified that the product is being recalled via letter on June 3, 2015. The letter instructs them to immediately discontinue use of the product and contact OMNI Customer Service at 800-448-6664 to request a return materials authorization, and to return the Acknowledgement and Receipt form by FAX to 508-819-3390 or email to [email protected].

Distribution

US Nationwide Distribution in the states of: UT, CA, FL, TX, MA, GA, OK, VA, CT, OK, and WY.

Quantity

146 devices