Stryker PCA 10 Degree Hooded Acetabular Insert ID 22mm, Part of the Howmedica PCA Total Hip System intended for use during total hip arthroplasty. The acetabular insert is used in conjunction with PCA Acetabular Shells and Femoral Heads to restore hip joint biomechanics.
- Recall Initiated
- October 15, 2015
- Posted
- November 17, 2015
- Terminated
- June 8, 2017
- Recall Number
- Z-0281-2016
- Quantity
- 1 unit
- Firm Location
- Mahwah, NJ
Reason for Recall
Six (6) PCA 10 Degree Hooded Acetabular Insert-Duration 22 mm (ID) have been distributed in the US, although the 22 mm size was inadvertently omitted from 510(k) #K963612.
Distribution
Distribution to Virginia only.
Lot / Code Info
Catalog Number:Lot Number; 6299-8-403:23182601; 6299-8-469:19123701; 6299-8-525:29115601; 6299-8-525:22727301; 6299-8-581:17772401; 6299-8-581:28432001.
Root Cause
Under Investigation by firm
Action Taken
Stryker sent an Urgent Medical Device Recall Notification letter dated October 15, 2015, to all affected customers. The notification instructed consignees on how to identify affected product; the related issue with the affected product; potential hazards; risk mitigations; and actions needed to be taken. Customers were instructed to quarantine the affected product. Consignees were asked to complete and return the attached Product Recall Acknowledgement Form within 5 days and either email (strykerortho7984@stericycle.com or Fax (1-866-672-0627 ) the response form back. Customers with questions were instructed to call 201.831.5272.