Events

Recall of Device Recall DYNASTY(R) BIOFOAM(R) SHELL

According to U.S. Food and Drug Administration, this recall involved a device in United States that was produced by Wright Medical Technology Inc.

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
    60947
  • Event Risk Class
    Class 2
  • Event Number
    Z-1030-2012
  • Event Initiated Date
    2012-01-03
  • Event Date Posted
    2012-02-14
  • Event Status
    Terminated
  • Event Country
    United States
  • Event Terminated Date
    2013-03-13
  • Event Source
    USFDA
  • Event Source URL
    https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfres/res.cfm?id=106880
  • 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, hip, semi-constrained (metal uncemented acetabular component) - Product Code KWA
  • Reason
    The possibility exists that particulate debris from the packaging spacer could be unintentionally implanted into a patient and could potentially lead to complications that might necessitate a revision surgery.
  • Action
    Wright Medical sent an "URGENT PRODUCT RECALL NOTIFICATION" letter dated December 27, 2011 to all affected customers. The letter describes the product, problem, and actions to be taken by the customers. The letter instructs customers to check their inventory for the affected product and to return any affected product to the firm. A Product Recall Verification Form was enclosed for customers to complete and return via fax to 901-867-7401. Contact Customer Service at 1-800-238-7117 for questions regarding this recall.

Device

Device Recall DYNASTY(R) BIOFOAM(R) SHELL
  • Model / Serial
    Lot Numbers: 0301028247, 0501034762, 0501078396
  • Product Classification
    Orthopedic Devices
  • Device Class
    3
  • Implanted device?
    Yes
  • Distribution
    Worldwide Distribution-USA (nationwide) and the countries of Australia, Brazil, Canada, Denmark, and Italy.
  • Product Description
    DYNASTY(R) BIOFOAM(R) SHELL, SIZE: 74mm GROUP J, REF DSBFGJ74, Rx ONLY, STERILE R, Wright Medical Technology, Inc., hip prosthesis acetabular component. || The instrument is used as a hip acetabular shell.
  • Manufacturer
    Wright Medical Technology Inc

Manufacturer

Wright Medical Technology Inc
  • Manufacturer Address
    Wright Medical Technology Inc, 5677 Airline Rd, Arlington TN 38002-9501
  • Manufacturer Parent Company (2017)
    Wright Medical Group NV
  • Source
    USFDA