Citation TMZF HA Hip Stem Left (Femoral Hip Prosthesis) Catalog No. 6265-5106
This recall has been terminated (originally issued December 19, 2002).
- Company
- Howmedica Osteonics Corp
- Recall Initiated
- November 12, 2002
- Posted
- December 19, 2002
- Terminated
- April 4, 2003
- Recall Number
- Z-0350-03
- Quantity
- 18
- Firm Location
- Rutherford, NJ
- Official Source
- View on FDA website ↗
Reason for Recall
Hip Stem Fractures in the neck area.
Distribution
Product was distributed to hospitals and Howmedica Branch reps throughout the US.
Lot / Code Info
Lot Codes: 1148401, 1176101, 1176102, 1205001
Root Cause
Other
Action Taken
Letters to Surgeons was sent certified mail on Nov. 4, 2002. Letters to Howmedica agents send on Nov. 12, 2002.