Recall Z-1043-2015 ยท MEH Prosthesis, Hip, Semi-Constrained, Uncemented, Metal / Polymer, Non-Porous, Calcium Phosphate
Stryker Howmedica Osteonics Corp.
Trident PSL HA Solid Back 50 mm Includes Dome Hole Plug Ref 540-11-50E Intended for cementless application in a total hip arthroplasty procedure. This system is a two piece ( a shell and a liner) design that is assembled during surgery. The shell is press-fit into the patients prepared acetabulum and a linger (polyethylene or alumina ceramic) is then locked into the shell. The femoral head compo
| Date | Feb 3, 2015 (initiated Dec 15, 2014) |
| Status | Terminated |
| Reason | Five customer complaints were received for the same batch of Trident PSL Shells (part number 540-11-50E lot 49073501) alleging that when the packages were opened there were no dome holes plugs present. |
| Root cause | Process control |
| Action | Stryker sent an Urgent Medical Device letter dated January 7, 2015, with a Recall Notification/Acknowledgement Form via Fed Ex to all affected customers. The letter identified the product, the problem, and the action to be taken by the customer. Customers were instructed to complete and return the attached Product Recall Acknowledgement Form to so_m_product_field_action_response@stryker.com or fax to 1-855-251-3635. Customers should return the affected product to: Attention: Regulatory Compliance Stryker Orthopaedics 325 Corporate Drive Mahwah, New Jersey 07430 Customers with questions s |
| Quantity | seven units |
| Distribution | Nationwide Distribution including NY, OH, PA, and TX. |
| FDA record | Open on fda.gov |
510(k) clearances named in this recall
| K983382 | OSTEONICS HA GENERATION II ACETABULAR COMPONENT SYSTEM Osteonics Corp., Dec 11, 1998 |