Stryker Howmedica Osteonics RESTORATION Acetabular Augment System; Howmedica Osteonics Corp., A subsidiary of Stryker Corporation Made in USA Sterile. Hip prosthesis component. The RESTORATION Acetabular Wedge Augments provide multiple options to address the wide range of bone deficiencies encountered in acetabular revision. The augments provide support for the shell in the acetabulum with superior and/or posterior defects.
- Recall Initiated
- August 15, 2014
- Posted
- May 19, 2015
- Terminated
- January 5, 2018
- Recall Number
- Z-1633-2015
- Quantity
- 1,147 in total
- Firm Location
- Mahwah, NJ
Reason for Recall
The peel strength of the inner blister may have been below internal validated requirements. The strength of the seal is directly related to long term shelf life of the sterile barrier.
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution: US (nationwide) including PR and countries of: Australia, Canada, China, Brazil, France, Hong Kong, India, Italy, Mexico, Netherlands, Singapore, South Africa, Sweden, and Spain.
Lot / Code Info
Ref #:Lot Number - 5096-4615:MMR8M8; 5096-4615:MMRLYD; 5096-4615:MNAYT7; 5096-5015:MMPO6K; 5096-5015:MMRWOJ; 5096-5015:MNADVA; 5096-5815:MNA40L; 5096-5820:MMR6HX; 5096-5825:MMRLD7; 5096-6225:MMPWO5; 5096-6225:MMRM2Y; 5096-6625:MMNM07
Root Cause
Under Investigation by firm
Action Taken
The firm, Stryker Orthopaedics, notified their Branches/Agencies via email on 8/15/2014 and sent an "Urgent Product Recall" letter dated 8/15/2014 with a Product Recall Acknowledgement Forms to their Branches/Agencies and consignees. The letter describes the product, issue, potential hazards and actions to be taken. The consignees were instructed to complete and return the attached Product Recall Acknowledgment Form within 5 days via fax to 855-251-3635; and return the affected product to the attention of Regulatory Compliance, Stryker Orthopaedics, 325 Corporate Drive, Mahwah NJ 07430. If you have any questions, feel free to contact Sr. Regulatory Compliance Specialist to 201-831-5826.