Rejuvenate Modular Stems Stryker Ireland Carrigtwohill Industrial Estate Carrigtwohill County Cork, Ireland Rejuvenate Modular Necks Stryker Howmedica Osteonics Corp. Mahwah, NJ 07430. Stem Bodies Rejuvenate Modular consists of 6 modular stems bodies in sizes 7-12. The Modular Stem bodies are made of TMZF alloy, developed specifically for orthopaedic applications. Rejuvenate Modular Necks The Rejuvenate Modular Necks are made of Cobalt Chrome. The necks in this system consist of 4 lengths in 4 mm increments. They are 30 mm, 34 mm, 38 mm and 42 mm. They come in multiple neck angles and versions in each length. They are 127, 130 and 132. The versions are 0, 8, 16 degrees. In total there are 16 unique neck implants in the Rejuvenate Modular System.
- Recall Initiated
- April 30, 2012
- Posted
- July 26, 2012
- Recall Number
- Z-2090-2012
- Quantity
- (NLS/NLV) - 23193 units and (SPT) - 20,743 units
- Firm Location
- Mahwah, NJ
Reason for Recall
Stryker has updated the instruction for use (IFU) (product correction)for the ABGII Modular and Rejuvenate Modular Hip Systems. This is based on a reported rate of less than one percent for revisions potentially associated with fretting and or corrosion at or about the modular neck junction. On June 29, 2012, Stryker has decided to remove the affected product from the field since there may be an
Distribution
Nationwide Distribution
Lot / Code Info
510 K092561 all lots Rejuvenate (NLS/NLV) Rejuvenate (SPT) (4845-4XXX and NLS/NLV)
Root Cause
Device Design
Action Taken
Stryker sent an "URGENT PRODUCT CORRECTION" letter dated April 23, 2012 to all affected customers. The letter identifies the product, problem, and actions to be taken by the customers. The letter included a Product Correction Acknowledgment Form for customers to complete and return via fax to 201-831-6069. Contact the firm at 201-831-5970 for questions regarding this notice. Stryker sent and "Urgent Update Product Recall" Letter dated January 3, 2013 to all affected customers. The new letter includes updated corrective actions for patients. Another letter was sent out on 7/25/2014.