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Z-1368-2009

Accolade TMZF Plus Hip Stem; Hydroxylapatite coated, Titanium Plasma Spray; V40 taper Longitudinal Grooves...

Howmedica Osteonics Corp / initiated 2009-01-06 / Terminated / root cause: manufacturing process

Stryker Howmedica Osteonics Corp. began a recall of Accolade TMZF Plus Hip Stem; Hydroxylapatite coated, Titanium Plasma Spray; V40 taper Longitudinal Grooves, Stem Length 120mm, Head Offset - 43mm, 127 degree... on . The reason FDA records is "Product deviation : Specific lots of sprayed HA hip stems did not meet Stryker's Internal Material Specification for tensile bond strength and crystallinity". As of , the recall status on record is Terminated, and MDM tags the root cause as manufacturing process.

Recall record

Recall number
Z-1368-2009
Status
Terminated
Initiated
Posted
Terminated
Recalling firm
Howmedica Osteonics Corp
Product
Accolade TMZF Plus Hip Stem; Hydroxylapatite coated, Titanium Plasma Spray; V40 taper Longitudinal Grooves, Stem Length 120mm, Head Offset - 43mm, 127 degree neck angle. Hip stems are single use devices intended for cementless fixation. The products are intended for use in primary reconstruction of the proximal femur or revision of a previous total hip arthroplasty.
Product code
MEH Prosthesis, Hip, Semi-Constrained, Uncemented, Metal / Polymer, Non-Porous, Calcium Phosphate
Reason for recall
Product deviation : Specific lots of sprayed HA hip stems did not meet Stryker's Internal Material Specification for tensile bond strength and crystallinity.
Root cause tag
manufacturing process
FDA root cause
Process control
Action
An "Urgent Product Recall" letter was sent via Federal Express on January 6, 2009 with return receipt to Stryker Branches/Agencies, Hospital Risk Management, Hospital Chief of Orthopaedics and Surgeons. The letter described the affected product, issue, potential hazards and risks. Stryker Branches and Hospital Risk Management were asked to examine their inventory for affected product. Stryker Representatives were instructed to contact customers to reconcile and return recalled product to Stryker Orthopaedics. All letters include a response form to be completed and returned indicating that they have been informed of the recall and the amount of product on hand, if any. Direct questions about the recall to Stryker Orthopaedics at 1-201-831-5718.
Quantity in commerce
1,628 total stems, all varieties.
Distribution
Nationwide Distribution.
Product codes and lots
6021-0637 ACCOLADE (127 DEG) SIZE 6 24955501 6021-0637 ACCOLADE (127 DEG) SIZE 6 25109001 and 6021-0637 ACCOLADE (127 DEG) SIZE 6 25337903.