Events

Recall of Device Recall DURACON TOTAL KNEE SYSTEM TIBIAL COMPONENTS

According to U.S. Food and Drug Administration, this recall involved a device in United States that was produced by Stryker Howmedica Osteonics Corp..

What is this?

A correction or removal action taken by a manufacturer to address a problem with a medical device. Recalls occur when a medical device is defective, when it could be a risk to health, or when it is both defective and a risk to health.

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  • Type of Event
    Recall
  • Event ID
    50093
  • Event Risk Class
    Class 2
  • Event Number
    Z-1601-2009
  • Event Initiated Date
    2006-05-05
  • Event Date Posted
    2009-07-07
  • Event Status
    Terminated
  • Event Country
    United States
  • Event Terminated Date
    2009-07-07
  • Event Source
    USFDA
  • Event Source URL
    https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfres/res.cfm?id=74712
  • Notes / Alerts
    U.S. data is current through June 2018. All of the data comes from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, except for the category Manufacturer Parent Company.
    The Parent Company was added by ICIJ.
    The parent company information is based on 2017 public records.
  • Extra notes in the data
    Prosthesis, knee, patellofemorotibial, semi-constrained, cemented, polymer/metal/polymer - Product Code JWH
  • Reason
    A box packaged and labeled as a duracon total knee duration a-p lipped tibial insert 11mm may actually contain a 9mm insert.
  • Action
    A notification letter and product accountability form were sent via Federal Express on May 5, 2006 with return receipt to branch accounts that had received the affected product. For questions about the recall contact Stryker Howmedica Osteonics Corp. by calling 1-201-831-5000.

Device

Device Recall DURACON TOTAL KNEE SYSTEM TIBIAL COMPONENTS
  • Model / Serial
    Lot Code: 17800601.
  • Product Classification
    Orthopedic Devices
  • Device Class
    2
  • Implanted device?
    Yes
  • Distribution
    Nationwide Distribution (AL, OH, MN, NM, and CA).
  • Product Description
    Duracon Total Knee, A-P Lipped Tibial Insert; 11MM || Sterile; Howmedica Osteonics Corp. || Stryker, Ireland. Product No. 6642-1-611. || The device is used to replace bearing surface if the proximal tibia in order to relieve pain, instability and/or restriction of motion due to degenerative joint disease, failed previous prosthesis or trauma. The tibial inserts are designed to accommodate the posterior cruciate ligament if it is present. These components are intended for implantation with bone cement only.
  • Manufacturer
    Stryker Howmedica Osteonics Corp.

Manufacturer

Stryker Howmedica Osteonics Corp.
  • Manufacturer Address
    Stryker Howmedica Osteonics Corp., 325 Corporate Dr, Mahwah NJ 07430
  • Manufacturer Parent Company (2017)
    Stryker
  • Source
    USFDA