ClearanceBrief
Recall Z-1369-2009 ยท MEH Prosthesis, Hip, Semi-Constrained, Uncemented, Metal / Polymer, Non-Porous, Calcium Phosphate

Stryker Howmedica Osteonics Corp.

Accolade TMZF Plus Hip Stem; Hydroxylapatite coated, Titanium Plasma Spray; V40 taper Longitudinal Grooves, Stem Length 120mm, Head Offset - 43mm, 127 degree neck angle. Hip stems are single use devices intended for cementless fixation. The products are intended for use in primary reconstruction of the proximal femur or revision of a previous total hip arthroplasty.

DateJul 22, 2009 (initiated Jan 6, 2009)
StatusTerminated
ReasonProduct deviation : Specific lots of sprayed HA hip stems did not meet Stryker's Internal Material Specification for tensile bond strength and crystallinity.
Root causeProcess control
ActionAn "Urgent Product Recall" letter was sent via Federal Express on January 6, 2009 with return receipt to Stryker Branches/Agencies, Hospital Risk Management, Hospital Chief of Orthopaedics and Surgeons. The letter described the affected product, issue, potential hazards and risks. Stryker Branches and Hospital Risk Management were asked to examine their inventory for affected product. Stryker Representatives were instructed to contact customers to reconcile and return recalled product to Stryker Orthopaedics. All letters include a response form to be completed and returned indicating that
Quantity1,628 total stems, all varieties.
DistributionNationwide Distribution.
FDA recordOpen on fda.gov

510(k) clearances named in this recall

K023102ACCOLADE TMZF PLUS HA 127 SIZE 0 HIP STEM
Howmedica Osteonics Corp., Oct 9, 2002