FDA Recall
Terminated
Rejuvenate Broach Catalog No: 1601-1005, 1601-1006, 1601-1007, 1601-1008, 1601-1009, 1601-1010 Stryker Orthopaedics, Mahwah, NJ. 07430 Contours the proximal femur to the geometry of the stem to provide a complimentary fit of the stem to the bone.The broaches are designed with a series of teeth that are intended to seat against highly densified cancellous bone for the interference press-fit in the uncemented application.
Recall: Z-2349-2008
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Initiated January 25, 2008
Recall
- Recall Number
- Z-2349-2008
- Event Number
- 49087
- Firm
- Stryker Howmedica Osteonics Corp.
- FEI Number
- 3003070421
- Product Code
- HTQ
- Status
- Terminated
- Root Cause
- Device Design
- Initiated
- January 25, 2008
- Posted
- September 19, 2008
- Terminated
- September 22, 2008
- Address
- 325 Corporate Dr, Mahwah, NJ, 07430-2002
Description
Rejuvenate Broach Catalog No: 1601-1005, 1601-1006, 1601-1007, 1601-1008, 1601-1009, 1601-1010 Stryker Orthopaedics, Mahwah, NJ. 07430 Contours the proximal femur to the geometry of the stem to provide a complimentary fit of the stem to the bone.The broaches are designed with a series of teeth that are intended to seat against highly densified cancellous bone for the interference press-fit in the uncemented application.
Reason
Rejuvenate Broach system was designed in a manner that may result in the potential for a medical calcar fracture.
Action
Stryker notified all branches and agencies to return the product on January 25, 2008. A formal recall letter was not written as all product was in their control.
Distribution
Nationwide Distribution.
Quantity
78 devices