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Z-0965-2008

Stryker LFIT COCR V40 Femoral Head; xx-Long (+16mm) Neck Length 26mm Diameter Sterile, Forged Vitallium...

Howmedica Osteonics Corp / initiated 2007-11-02 / Terminated

Stryker Howmedica Osteonics Corp. began a recall of Stryker LFIT COCR V40 Femoral Head; xx-Long (+16mm) Neck Length 26mm Diameter Sterile, Forged Vitallium Alloy; Product Number: 6260-9-526; Howmedica Osteonics... on . The reason FDA records is "Fracture of Stem Neck - The firm recently performed laboratory testing indicates that there may be a potential increased risk of stem neck fractures when a V40 +16mm offset femoral head is mated with certain Accolade...". As of , the recall status on record is Terminated.

Recall record

Recall number
Z-0965-2008
Status
Terminated
Initiated
Posted
Terminated
Recalling firm
Howmedica Osteonics Corp
Product
Stryker LFIT COCR V40 Femoral Head; xx-Long (+16mm) Neck Length 26mm Diameter Sterile, Forged Vitallium Alloy; Product Number: 6260-9-526; Howmedica Osteonics Corp. Styrker Ireland; Carrigtwohill county Cork, Ireland. Made in Ireland.
Product code
JDI Prosthesis, Hip, Semi-Constrained, Metal/Polymer, Cemented
Reason for recall
Fracture of Stem Neck - The firm recently performed laboratory testing indicates that there may be a potential increased risk of stem neck fractures when a V40 +16mm offset femoral head is mated with certain Accolade TMZF femoral stems in patients classified as overweight or obese.
FDA root cause
Other
Action
Stryker Orthopaedics sent an Urgent Product Recall notification letters on November 9, 2007, by Federal Express with return receipt. The letter informed users of potential increased risk of stem neck fracture, when a V40 + 16mm offset femoral head is mated with certain Accolade TMZF femoral stems in patients classified as overweight or obese. The firm has asked that inventory be examined, removed and held in quarantine. A Stryker representative will contact the medical facilities to retrieve the product. If a representative has not contacted the facility to date, it is suggested that they contact Stryker at (201) 831-5972.
Quantity in commerce
5,599 total units
Distribution
Nationwide Distribution
Product codes and lots
V40 COCR LFIT HEAD 26mm/+16 -- Product Number: 6260-9-526 All Lots codes