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Z-1064-2007

ALFA II Modular Femoral Stem Pourous Coated; Size 7; Length 200mm; Distal Diameter: 19.5mm; Catalog...

Encore Medical, LP / initiated 2007-04-12 / Terminated / root cause: packaging

Encore Medical, Lp began a recall of ALFA II Modular Femoral Stem Pourous Coated; Size 7; Length 200mm; Distal Diameter: 19.5mm; Catalog #651-07-195; component of the ENCORE Hip System; Single... on . The reason FDA records is "Sterility/Package Integrity : Device packaging may potentially be unable to ensure sterility when exposed to shipping conditions". As of , the recall status on record is Terminated, and MDM tags the root cause as packaging.

Recall record

Recall number
Z-1064-2007
Status
Terminated
Initiated
Posted
Terminated
Recalling firm
Encore Medical, LP
Product
ALFA II Modular Femoral Stem Pourous Coated; Size 7; Length 200mm; Distal Diameter: 19.5mm; Catalog #651-07-195; component of the ENCORE Hip System; Single Use, Sterile; distributed by Encore Medical, L.P., Austin, TX 78758.
Product code
JDI Prosthesis, Hip, Semi-Constrained, Metal/Polymer, Cemented
Reason for recall
Sterility/Package Integrity : Device packaging may potentially be unable to ensure sterility when exposed to shipping conditions.
Root cause tag
packaging
FDA root cause
Other
Action
Urgent Device Recall Notification letters distributed to consignees on 04/14/07. Consignees requested to return product to Encore Medical, L.P.
Quantity in commerce
3 units.
Distribution
Product distributed to surgical centers in CT, KS and MO.
Product codes and lots
Lot #Y032E and 2770.