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 · 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