Events

Recall of Device Recall Xcelerate Specialty Patella Milling System

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
    57852
  • Event Risk Class
    Class 2
  • Event Number
    Z-1862-2011
  • Event Initiated Date
    2011-01-27
  • Event Date Posted
    2011-03-31
  • Event Status
    Terminated
  • Event Country
    United States
  • Event Terminated Date
    2012-10-15
  • Event Source
    USFDA
  • Event Source URL
    https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfres/res.cfm?id=97584
  • 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
    Gauge, depth - Product Code HTJ
  • Reason
    Stryker orthopaedics has become aware that the 10 mm on the bone remaining depth gage is incorrect thus allowing for the reamer to leave as little as 8.9mm (in a nominal condition) patella bone.
  • Action
    Stryker sent an Urgent Product Recall letter dated January 27, 2011, via FedEX for January 28, 2011, delivery with return receipt. The letter identified the product, the problem, and the action to be taken by the customer. Customers were insructed to fax back the attached Product Recall Acknowledgement Form within 5 days to 201-831-6069. Customers were also instructed to contact the hospitals in their territory that have the affected product to arrange return of the product. Product should be returned to the attention of: Regulatory Compliance Stryker Orthopaedics 325 Corporate Drive Mahwah, New Jersey, 07430. The orange Product Remediation sticker should be attached to the return, indicating the Product Remediation # RA 2009-296. Mark the outer box with words "Product Recall." For questions regarding this recall call (201) 972-2100.

Device

Device Recall Xcelerate Specialty Patella Milling System
  • Model / Serial
    All lots
  • Product Classification
    Orthopedic Devices
  • Device Class
    1
  • Implanted device?
    No
  • Distribution
    Nationwide Distribution
  • Product Description
    Xcelerate Specialty Patella Milling System Per File K2399; Catalog Number I-K2399PR00, I-K2399PR10; Stryker Howmedica Osteonics, Howmedica Osteonics Corp., 325 Corporate Drive, Mahwah, NJ 07430 || The Xcelerate patella milling system (as detailed in surgical protocol LSPK35) was designed to prepare a patella to accept all Scorpio or Duracon patellar implants using either a resurfacing or recessed technique.
  • Manufacturer
    Stryker Howmedica Osteonics Corp.

Manufacturer

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