Medical Device
Manufacturing
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Z-2603-2011

Encompass Hip Stem, Plasma Spray, 12/14 Taper, Extended, REF 109-XXXX, Sterile R, Ortho Development, Draper...

Ortho Development Corp. / initiated 2011-05-10 / Terminated / root cause: packaging

Ortho Development Corporation began a recall of Encompass Hip Stem, Plasma Spray, 12/14 Taper, Extended, REF 109-XXXX, Sterile R, Ortho Development, Draper, Utah 84020. Intended for use in total hip... on . The reason FDA records is "Tests on PVC packaging material resulted in alert levels for cytotoxicity". As of , the recall status on record is Terminated, and MDM tags the root cause as packaging.

Recall record

Recall number
Z-2603-2011
Status
Terminated
Initiated
Posted
Terminated
Recalling firm
Ortho Development Corp.
Product
Encompass Hip Stem, Plasma Spray, 12/14 Taper, Extended, REF 109-XXXX, Sterile R, Ortho Development, Draper, Utah 84020. Intended for use in total hip arthroscopy. Device fixation is achieved by an optimal, press-fit in the medullary canal, which maximizes contact between the stem and the bone.
Product code
MBL Prosthesis, Hip, Semi-Constrained, Uncemented, Metal/Polymer, Porous
Reason for recall
Tests on PVC packaging material resulted in alert levels for cytotoxicity.
Root cause tag
packaging
FDA root cause
Package design/selection
Action
Ortho Development Corporation notified consignees by letter on May 11, 2011. The letter identified the product, the problem, and the action to be taken by the consignee. Consignees were instructed to return all remaining affected units to Ortho. Replacement product was to be shipped by May 31.
Quantity in commerce
113 units
Distribution
Nationwide Distribution - USA including CA, FL, and TX.
Product codes and lots
REF Number 109-1019, 1217, 1219, 1223, 1419, 1421, 1423, 1425, 1623, 1625, 1627, 1825, 1827.All Lot numbers.