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Z-1066-2013Class II

Stelkast Cross-over Acetabular Shell and Liner Hip System, Part Numbers SC3458-52, SC3474-52, SC3459-52, and...

Globus Medical, Inc. / initiated 2013-01-24 / Terminated / root cause: design

Stelkast Co began a recall of Stelkast Cross-over Acetabular Shell and Liner Hip System, Part Numbers SC3458-52, SC3474-52, SC3459-52, and SC3460-52. Intended for use in reconstruction of... on . FDA classified it as Class II and gives the reason as "Firm was made aware of incidents relating to the difficulty of properly engaging and securing the Cross-Over 36mm liner into the Cross-Over shell". As of , the recall status on record is Terminated, and MDM tags the root cause as design.

Recall record

Recall number
Z-1066-2013
Classification
Class II
Status
Terminated
Initiated
Posted
Terminated
Recalling firm
Globus Medical, Inc.
Product
Stelkast Cross-over Acetabular Shell and Liner Hip System, Part Numbers SC3458-52, SC3474-52, SC3459-52, and SC3460-52. Intended for use in reconstruction of the articulating surface of the acetabular portion of the hip.
Product code
OQG Hip Prosthesis, Semi-Constrained, Cemented, Metal/Polymer, + Additive, Porous, Uncemented
Reason for recall
Firm was made aware of incidents relating to the difficulty of properly engaging and securing the Cross-Over 36mm liner into the Cross-Over shell.
Root cause tag
design
FDA root cause
Device Design
Action
The firm initiated their recall of this product on January 24, 2013 by notifying their consignees by telephone informing them of the recall.
Quantity in commerce
254
Distribution
Nationwide Distribution including the states of NV, OK and PA.
Product codes and lots
Part Numbers SC3458-52, lot number 28820-112612; SC3474-52, lot number 28822-101812; SC3459-52, lot number 28823-101812; and SC3460-52, lot number 28821-000.

Enforcement reports

One row per recalled product line
FDA enforcement reports joined to recall event Z-1066-2013
Recall numberClassStatusVoluntary or mandatedReport dateClassified
Z-1066-2013Class IITerminatedVoluntary: Firm initiated