Recall Z-0970-2008 ยท JDI Prosthesis, Hip, Semi-Constrained, Metal/Polymer, Cemented
Stryker Howmedica Osteonics Corp.
Stryker Trial Head xx-Long (+16mm) Neck Length 32mm Diameter Sterile, Forged Vitallium Alloy; 6264-8-532; Howmedica Osteonics Corp. Styrker Ireland; Carrigtwohill county Cork, Ireland. Made in Ireland.
| Date | Feb 7, 2008 (initiated Nov 2, 2007) |
| Status | Terminated |
| Reason | Fracture of Stem Neck - The firm recently performed laboratory testing indicates that there may be a potential increased risk of stem neck fractures when a V40 +16mm offset femoral head is mated with certain Accolade TMZF femoral stems in patients classified as overweight or obese. |
| Root cause | Other |
| Action | Stryker Orthopaedics sent an Urgent Product Recall notification letters on November 9, 2007, by Federal Express with return receipt. The letter informed users of potential increased risk of stem neck fracture, when a V40 + 16mm offset femoral head is mated with certain Accolade TMZF femoral stems in patients classified as overweight or obese. The firm has asked that inventory be examined, removed and held in quarantine. A Stryker representative will contact the medical facilities to retrieve the product. If a representative has not contacted the facility to date, it is suggested that they |
| Quantity | 5,599 total units |
| Distribution | Nationwide Distribution |
| FDA record | Open on fda.gov |
510(k) clearances named in this recall
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