FDA Recall Terminated

Restoration Modular Hip System; Proximal Cone Body; 23 mm +0 mm (STD); Not for use with + 16 V40 femoral Head. For Cementless Use Only. Stryker Orthopaedics. Intended to be used for primary or revision total hip arthroplasty as well as in the presence of sever proximal bone loss.

Recall: Z-2161-2009 · Initiated June 26, 2009

Recall

Recall Number
Z-2161-2009
Event Number
52713
Firm
Stryker Howmedica Osteonics Corp.
FEI Number
3003070421
Product Code
LZO
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Nonconforming Material/Component
Initiated
June 26, 2009
Posted
September 14, 2009
Terminated
July 27, 2010
Address
325 Corporate Drive, Mahwah, NJ, 07430

Description

Restoration Modular Hip System; Proximal Cone Body; 23 mm +0 mm (STD); Not for use with + 16 V40 femoral Head. For Cementless Use Only. Stryker Orthopaedics. Intended to be used for primary or revision total hip arthroplasty as well as in the presence of sever proximal bone loss.

Reason

The raw material used in the production of the Unipolar adaptor sleeve and the Restoration modular products are not affected by the previously mentioned metallurgical non-compliance issue. however, poor process controls demonstrated by this vendor has raised concern about their supplied raw material. As a precaution and due to the potential impact on the mechanical properties of the products, St

Action

Stryker Orthopaedics issued "Urgent Product Recall" letters via Federal Express priority overnight beginning June 26, 2009 to Branches, Hospital Risk Management and Chief of Orthopaedics and Surgeons. All users are requested to examine their inventory, retrieve all affected product and return for reconciliation to Stryker Orthopaedics. Users are also requested to complete the enclosed Product Accountability Form and fax with necessary information to the firm at 1-201-831-6069. For further information, contact Stryker Orthopaedics at 1-201-831-5970.

Distribution

Worldwide Distribution

Quantity

203 - all varieties.