Z-2427-2015Class II

uHead, Ulnar Implant, Standard Stem, Size 1, Sterile, Rx Only. Intended for replacement of the distal...

Name: Z-2427-2015 uHead, Ulnar Implant, Standard Stem, Size 1, Sterile, Rx Only. Intended for replacement of the distal...
Creator: Stryker Howmedica Osteonics Corp.
Published: 2015-06-24
License: https://open.fda.gov/license/

Howmedica Osteonics Corp / initiated 2015-06-24 / Terminated / root cause: packaging

FDA source

Stryker Howmedica Osteonics Corp. began a recall of uHead, Ulnar Implant, Standard Stem, Size 1, Sterile, Rx Only. Intended for replacement of the distal radioulnar joint following ulnar head resection... on 2015-06-24. FDA classified it as Class II and gives the reason as "Stryker is recalling rHead, uHead, Sigmoid Notch, Remotion, Radio Capitellum because packaging integrity (sterile barrier) of the packaging type KIT I may potentially be compromised by transportation". As of 2026-09-10, the recall status on record is Terminated, and MDM tags the root cause as packaging.

Recall record

Recall number: Z-2427-2015
Classification: Class II
Status: Terminated
Initiated: 2015-06-24
Posted: 2015-08-20
Terminated: 2016-04-29
Recalling firm: Howmedica Osteonics Corp
Product: uHead, Ulnar Implant, Standard Stem, Size 1, Sterile, Rx Only. Intended for replacement of the distal radioulnar joint following ulnar head resection arthroplasty.
Product code: KXE Prosthesis, Wrist, Hemi-, Ulnar
Reason for recall: Stryker is recalling rHead, uHead, Sigmoid Notch, Remotion, Radio Capitellum because packaging integrity (sterile barrier) of the packaging type KIT I may potentially be compromised by transportation.
Root cause tag: packaging
FDA root cause: Packaging change control
Action: Branches/Agencies were notified by Stryker of this action by e-mails on June 24, 2015 and an Urgent Medical Device Removal Letter/Acknowledgement Response Form dated June 25, 2015 was sent to the attention of the Risk Manager.
Quantity in commerce: 16992 total
Distribution: Worldwide Distribution.
Product codes and lots: Part Number: UHA-S1 (Ulnar Stem Implant #1 Sterile Packed) - Lot #'s 17584, 17585, 22217301, 22217302, 23470801, 19066-S2, 19417-S2, 19418-S2, 1973-S2, 19732-S2, 19785-S2, 19815-S2 and $23470801; Part Number: UHA-S120 (Recon Ulnar Stem Implant #1, 20mm Extension) - Lot #'s 16725, 16726, 18577, 18757, 18758, 18759, 18867, 23124001, 19056-S2, 19786-S2, 19816-S2, 19928-S2 and 19929-S2; Part Number: UHA-S2 (Ulnar Stem Implant #2 Sterile Packed) - Lot #'s 16714, 16715, 18760, 22760101, 22760102, 23124101, 23124102, 23470901, 19669-S2, 19817-S2, 19866-S2 and R23470901; Part Number: UHA-S220 (Recon Ulnar Stem Implant #2, 20mm Extention) - Lot #'s 16720, 16721, 18415, 18761, 18762, 18763, 18764, 18765, 18868, 23124201, 19122-S2, 19787-S2, 19818-S2, 19930-S2 and 19932-S2; Part Number: UHA-S3 (Ulnar Stem Implant #3 Sterile Packed) - Lot #'s 16716, 16717, 22760201, 22760202, 22760203, 23124301, 23124302, 19788-S2, 19789-S2, 19818-S2, 19820-S2, 19821-S2, 19867-S2 and 19868-S2; Part Number: UHA-S320 (Recon Ulnar Stem Implant #3, 20mm Extention) - Lot #'s16722, 16723, 18869, 19065-S2, 19157-S2, 19733-S2, 19790-S2 and 19933-S2; Part Number: UHA-S4 (Ulnar Stem Implant #4 Sterile Packed) - Lot #'s 16718, 16719, 18766, 18865, 18866, 19156-S2, 19670-S2, 19671-S2, 19672-S2, 19734-S2, 19822-S2 and 19869-S2; Part Number: UHA-S420 (Recon Ulnar Stem Implant #4, 20mm Extention) - Lot #'s 16724, 18578, 18767, 18768, 18870, 18871, 22760301, 19072-S2, 19100-S2, 19158-S2, 19791-S2, 19823-S2, 19934-S2 and 19935-S2

Enforcement reports

One row per recalled product line

FDA enforcement reports joined to recall event Z-2427-2015
Recall number	Class	Status	Voluntary or mandated	Report date	Classified
Z-2426-2015	Class II	Terminated	Voluntary: Firm initiated	2015-08-26	2015-08-20
Z-2427-2015	Class II	Terminated	Voluntary: Firm initiated	2015-08-26	2015-08-20
Z-2428-2015	Class II	Terminated	Voluntary: Firm initiated	2015-08-26	2015-08-20
Z-2429-2015	Class II	Terminated	Voluntary: Firm initiated	2015-08-26	2015-08-20
Z-2430-2015	Class II	Terminated	Voluntary: Firm initiated	2015-08-26	2015-08-20

Product code KXE

K061146Class IISbi Ulnar Head ImplantSmall Bone Innovations, Inc. / cleared 2006-07-19

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