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Recall of Stryker Orthopaedics

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
    70994
  • Event Risk Class
    Class 2
  • Event Number
    Z-1633-2015
  • Event Initiated Date
    2014-08-15
  • Event Date Posted
    2015-05-19
  • Event Status
    Terminated
  • Event Country
    United States
  • Event Terminated Date
    2018-01-05
  • Event Source
    USFDA
  • Event Source URL
    https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfres/res.cfm?id=135835
  • 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/polymer, porous uncemented - Product Code LPH
  • Reason
    The peel strength of the inner blister may have been below internal validated requirements. the strength of the seal is directly related to long term shelf life of the sterile barrier.
  • Action
    The firm, Stryker Orthopaedics, notified their Branches/Agencies via email on 8/15/2014 and sent an "Urgent Product Recall" letter dated 8/15/2014 with a Product Recall Acknowledgement Forms to their Branches/Agencies and consignees. The letter describes the product, issue, potential hazards and actions to be taken. The consignees were instructed to complete and return the attached Product Recall Acknowledgment Form within 5 days via fax to 855-251-3635; and return the affected product to the attention of Regulatory Compliance, Stryker Orthopaedics, 325 Corporate Drive, Mahwah NJ 07430. If you have any questions, feel free to contact Sr. Regulatory Compliance Specialist to 201-831-5826.

Device

Stryker Orthopaedics
  • Model / Serial
    Ref #:Lot Number - 5096-4615:MMR8M8; 5096-4615:MMRLYD; 5096-4615:MNAYT7; 5096-5015:MMPO6K; 5096-5015:MMRWOJ; 5096-5015:MNADVA; 5096-5815:MNA40L; 5096-5820:MMR6HX; 5096-5825:MMRLD7; 5096-6225:MMPWO5; 5096-6225:MMRM2Y; 5096-6625:MMNM07
  • Product Classification
    Orthopedic Devices
  • Device Class
    2
  • Implanted device?
    Yes
  • Distribution
    Worldwide Distribution: US (nationwide) including PR and countries of: Australia, Canada, China, Brazil, France, Hong Kong, India, Italy, Mexico, Netherlands, Singapore, South Africa, Sweden, and Spain.
  • Product Description
    Stryker Howmedica Osteonics RESTORATION Acetabular Augment System; Howmedica Osteonics Corp., A subsidiary of Stryker Corporation Made in USA Sterile. || Hip prosthesis component. The RESTORATION Acetabular Wedge Augments provide multiple options to address the wide range of bone deficiencies encountered in acetabular revision. The augments provide support for the shell in the acetabulum with superior and/or posterior defects.
  • Manufacturer
    Stryker Howmedica Osteonics Corp.

Manufacturer

Stryker Howmedica Osteonics Corp.
  • Manufacturer Address
    Stryker Howmedica Osteonics Corp., 325 Corporate Dr, Mahwah NJ 07430-2006
  • Manufacturer Parent Company (2017)
    Stryker
  • Source
    USFDA