RecallDepth

Stryker Howmedica Osteonics, Primary Super SecurFit Stems, hip prosthesis, Sterile; Arc Deposited, V40 taper Not for use with 16mm heads.

This recall has been terminated (originally issued December 22, 2009).

Company
Stryker Howmedica Osteonics Corp.
Recall Initiated
January 14, 2009
Posted
December 22, 2009
Terminated
July 18, 2012
Recall Number
Z-0557-2010
Quantity
786 total stems
Firm Location
Mahwah, NJ
Official Source
View on FDA website ↗

Reason for Recall

Stryker Orthopaedics became aware that there may be difficulty in mating stem to implantation/extraction instrument.

Distribution

Nationwide. Product was distributed to 3 Stryker branches/agencies and 2 hospitals in PA and CA.

Lot / Code Info

Catalog Number: J6054-XXXX; All lots codes with an expiry prior to Aug. 2013.

Root Cause

Device Design

Action Taken

Stryker sent Urgent product Correction Letters on January 14, 2009 by Federal Express to Stryker branches/agencies, hospital risk management, chief of orthopaedics and surgeon.

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