Z-0227-2009

Hipstar V40 Femoral Stem Howemedica: Benoist Girard et Cie; 203 bd de la Grande Selle B.P.8; 14201 Herouville...

Name: Z-0227-2009 Hipstar V40 Femoral Stem Howemedica: Benoist Girard et Cie; 203 bd de la Grande Selle B.P.8; 14201 Herouville...
Creator: Stryker Howmedica Osteonics Corp.
Published: 2008-08-20
License: https://open.fda.gov/license/

Howmedica Osteonics Corp / initiated 2008-08-20 / Terminated / root cause: labeling and UDI

FDA source

Stryker Howmedica Osteonics Corp. began a recall of Hipstar V40 Femoral Stem Howemedica: Benoist Girard et Cie; 203 bd de la Grande Selle B.P.8; 14201 Herouville Saint Clair. Used in total and hemi hip... on 2008-08-20. The reason FDA records is "The warning label "do not use with heads more than +10, offset" does not appear on 135 degree stem boxes. This warning is contained in the instructions for use". As of 2026-09-10, the recall status on record is Terminated, and MDM tags the root cause as labeling and UDI.

Recall record

Recall number: Z-0227-2009
Status: Terminated
Initiated: 2008-08-20
Posted: 2008-10-31
Terminated: 2009-06-01
Recalling firm: Howmedica Osteonics Corp
Product: Hipstar V40 Femoral Stem Howemedica: Benoist Girard et Cie; 203 bd de la Grande Selle B.P.8; 14201 Herouville Saint Clair. Used in total and hemi hip arthroplasty for: noninflammatory degenerative joint disease including osteoarthritis and avascular necrosis; Rheumatoid arthritis; Correction of functional deformity; revision procedures where other treatments or devices have failed; and treatment of nonunion, femoral neck and trochanteric fractures of the proximal femur with head involvement that are unmanageable using other techniques.
Product code: LZO Prosthesis, Hip, Semi-Constrained, Metal/Ceramic/Polymer, Cemented Or Non-Porous, Uncemented
Reason for recall: The warning label "do not use with heads more than +10, offset" does not appear on 135 degree stem boxes. This warning is contained in the instructions for use.
Root cause tag: labeling and UDI
FDA root cause: Labeling mix-ups
Action: Recall notification letters were sent by Fed Ex on August 20, 2008 to Stryker branches/agencies and Hospital Risk Management departments. Letters to Branches stated the reason for the recall and the potential hazard. Both letters state that it is recommended that physicians follow patients in a manner that is consistent with a physicians routine standard of care for total hip arthroplasty. Contact Stryker Howmedica Osteonics Corp. at 1-201-831-5000 for assistance.
Quantity in commerce: 77 units
Distribution: Nationwide
Product codes and lots: Catalog # Lot Code 78501006 G1167520 78501006 G1167521 78501006 G1167521 78501006 G1228787 78501006 G1229912 78501006 G1229912 78501006 G1230461 78501006 G1230461 78501006 G1239108 78501006 G1239108 78501007 G1229913 78501008 G1214896 78501008 G1214896 78501008 G1214896 78501008 G1214896 78501008 G1214896 78501009 G1076126 78501009 G1076126 78501009 G1076126 78501009 G1090547 78501009 G1090547 78501009 G1090547 78501009 G1090547 78501009 G1230631 78501009 G1230631 78501010 G1167526 78501010 G1167526 78501010 G1214894 78501010 G1214894 78501010 G1214894 78501010 G1214894 78501010 G1214894 78501010 G1285646 78501010 G1285646 78501011 GC981487 78501011 GC981487 78501011 GC981487 78501011 GC981487 78501011 GC981487 and 78501012 GC966512

Product code LZO

K051223Class IIHipstar Femoral StemStryker Orthopaedics / cleared 2006-05-10

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