Z-2064-2015Class II
Apex ARC Hip Stem, HA Coated, Size 5
Omni Life Science, Inc. / initiated 2015-06-03 / Terminated / root cause: packaging
Omnilife Science Inc. began a recall of Apex ARC Hip Stem, HA Coated, Size 5; Product Code: HC-21005-HA Product Usage: The Apex ARC Hip Stem is the femoral component of a primary or revision total... on . FDA classified it as Class II and gives the reason as "Product may breach the inner and outer sterile pouches during shipping or handling". As of , the recall status on record is Terminated, and MDM tags the root cause as packaging.
Recall record
- Recall number
- Z-2064-2015
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Terminated
- Initiated
- Posted
- Terminated
- Recalling firm
- Omni Life Science, Inc.
- Product
- Apex ARC Hip Stem, HA Coated, Size 5; Product Code: HC-21005-HA Product Usage: The Apex ARC Hip Stem is the femoral component of a primary or revision total hip replacement. This femoral hip stem is intended for press-fit application and is provided sterile for single use. They are manufactured from titanium alloy. The stem has a proximal porous coating of titanium plasma spray under a coating of hydroxyapatite (HA)
- Product code
- LZO Prosthesis, Hip, Semi-Constrained, Metal/Ceramic/Polymer, Cemented Or Non-Porous, Uncemented
- Reason for recall
- Product may breach the inner and outer sterile pouches during shipping or handling.
- Root cause tag
- packaging
- FDA root cause
- Packaging
- Action
- All product is consigned to US Agents until implanted or returned to OMNI. All US Agents holding the potentially affected inventory were notified that the product is being recalled via letter on June 3, 2015. The letter instructs them to immediately discontinue use of the product and contact OMNI Customer Service at 800-448-6664 to request a return materials authorization, and to return the Acknowledgement and Receipt form by FAX to 508-819-3390 or email to [email protected].
- Quantity in commerce
- 146 devices
- Distribution
- US Nationwide Distribution in the states of: UT, CA, FL, TX, MA, GA, OK, VA, CT, OK, and WY.
- Product codes and lots
- Lot Numbers: 5679, 5777, 7420, 7588, 7787, 8369, 8605, 8869, 9485, 9688, 18070
Enforcement reports
One row per recalled product line| Recall number | Class | Status | Voluntary or mandated | Report date | Classified |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Z-2064-2015 | Class II | Terminated | Voluntary: Firm initiated |
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