Recall Z-0917-2024 ยท JWH Prosthesis, Knee, Patellofemorotibial, Semi-Constrained, Cemented, Polymer/Metal/Polymer
Howmedica Osteonics Corp.
DURATION A-P LIPPED TIB.INSERT-DURAC Intended for knee replacement Product Number: 6642-1-911
| Date | Jan 31, 2024 (initiated Dec 1, 2023) |
| Status | Open, Classified |
| Reason | Product manufactured using UHMWPE raw material over 5 years of age has the potential for elevated levels of oxidation. Oxidation within UHMWPE can have an impact on its material properties. |
| Root cause | Nonconforming Material/Component |
| Action | Stryker issued Urgent Medical Device Recall Letter (Product Field Action #: 3306872)through third party Sedgwick via UPS on 12/1/23. Letter states reason for recall, health risk and action to take: Please inform users of this Urgent Medical Device Recall and forward this notice to all individuals who need to be made aware. 2. Immediately check all stock areas and/or operating room storage to determine if any devices from the affected product list are at your facility. 3. Quarantine and discontinue use of the affected product in Part/Lot Number Attachment: PFA 3306872 starting on page 3. 4. Co |
| Distribution | Nationwide Foreign: Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, Columbia, India, Japan, Korea, Latin America, Mexico, Poland, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, UK, & Venlo (Netherlands). ***Updated 1/25/24*** Foreign distribution added: Austria, Finland, Germany, Ireland, Hong Kong, New Zealand, |
| FDA record | Open on fda.gov |