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Z-2349-2008

Rejuvenate Broach Catalog No: 1601-1005, 1601-1006, 1601-1007, 1601-1008, 1601-1009, 1601-1010 Stryker...

Howmedica Osteonics Corp / initiated 2008-01-25 / Terminated / root cause: design

Stryker Howmedica Osteonics Corp. began a recall of Rejuvenate Broach Catalog No: 1601-1005, 1601-1006, 1601-1007, 1601-1008, 1601-1009, 1601-1010 Stryker Orthopaedics, Mahwah, NJ. 07430 Contours the proximal... on . The reason FDA records is "Rejuvenate Broach system was designed in a manner that may result in the potential for a medical calcar fracture". As of , the recall status on record is Terminated, and MDM tags the root cause as design.

Recall record

Recall number
Z-2349-2008
Status
Terminated
Initiated
Posted
Terminated
Recalling firm
Howmedica Osteonics Corp
Product
Rejuvenate Broach Catalog No: 1601-1005, 1601-1006, 1601-1007, 1601-1008, 1601-1009, 1601-1010 Stryker Orthopaedics, Mahwah, NJ. 07430 Contours the proximal femur to the geometry of the stem to provide a complimentary fit of the stem to the bone.The broaches are designed with a series of teeth that are intended to seat against highly densified cancellous bone for the interference press-fit in the uncemented application.
Product code
HTQ Broach
Reason for recall
Rejuvenate Broach system was designed in a manner that may result in the potential for a medical calcar fracture.
Root cause tag
design
FDA root cause
Device Design
Action
Stryker notified all branches and agencies to return the product on January 25, 2008. A formal recall letter was not written as all product was in their control.
Quantity in commerce
78 devices
Distribution
Nationwide Distribution.
Product codes and lots
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