BEUDAMED
    FDA Recall Terminated

    RECLAIM DISTAL TAPERED Distal Stem, various sizes. Taper Protector Sleeve. RECLAIM Revision Hip System Orthopedic Manual Surgical Instrument, used to ensure the locking taper surface of the Distal Stem is protected during proximal preparation.

    Recall: Z-2084-2014 · Initiated June 3, 2014

    Recall

    Recall Number
    Z-2084-2014
    Event Number
    68440
    Firm
    DePuy Orthopaedics, Inc.
    FEI Number
    1818910
    Product Code
    KWA
    Status
    Terminated
    Root Cause
    Device Design
    Initiated
    June 3, 2014
    Posted
    July 21, 2014
    Terminated
    May 17, 2017
    Address
    700 Orthopaedic Dr, Warsaw, IN, 46582-3994

    Description

    RECLAIM DISTAL TAPERED Distal Stem, various sizes. Taper Protector Sleeve. RECLAIM Revision Hip System Orthopedic Manual Surgical Instrument, used to ensure the locking taper surface of the Distal Stem is protected during proximal preparation.

    Reason

    The product can be difficult to remove from the Distal Stem both out of the package and after proximal reaming.

    Action

    DePuy Synthes sent an Urgent Information - Device Correction Notice letter dated June 24, 2014, to all affected customers. The letter identified the product, the problem, and the action to be taken by the customer. Customers were instructed to: 1. Immediate Remedy: Discard the RECLAIM Taper Sleeve Protector instrument before stem implantation. 2. Changes to the literature and IFU: Documents are revised as follows: " RECLAIM Revision Hip Systems Surgical Technique # DSUS/JRC/0614/0200 pages 11, 12, 13, 16, 30, 34, 35 (figure numbering from pages 11 to 27 were also revised): Removed information regarding taper sleeve protector. " RECLAIM Revision Hip Systems Surgical Technique FAQ # DSUS/JRC/0614/0202 pages 1 and 2: Removed information regarding taper sleeve protector. " RECLAIM Revision Hip Systems IFU #090200799 REV E Page 5: Verbiage will be revised and implemented as soon as possible, depending on regulatory approvals. 3. Change: The company consulted with design surgeons and developed a strategy to eliminate the taper sleeve protector from the system. As a result of removing the taper sleeve protector, the company is evaluating whether there is a need for a protective component to be used during the distribution Customers with questions were instructed to call 574-371-4917. For questions regarding this recall call 574-371-4577.

    Distribution

    Worldwide Distribution - USA including AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WA, WI & WV and Internationally to AUSTRALIA, AUSTRIA, CANADA, CHILE, CHINA, CZECH REPUBLIC, DENMARK, FRANCE, GERMANY, IBERIA, IRELAND, ISRAEL, ITALY, NEW ZEALAND, NORWAY, POLAND, SINGAPORE, SLOVENIA, SOUTH AFRICA, SPAIN, SWITZERLAND & UK.

    Quantity

    3,623