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Z-2152-2009

Restoration Modular Proximal Broached Body, Size 7; Stryker Orthopaedics. Intended to be used for primary or...

Howmedica Osteonics Corp / initiated 2009-06-26 / Terminated / root cause: manufacturing process

Stryker Howmedica Osteonics Corp. began a recall of Restoration Modular Proximal Broached Body, Size 7; Stryker Orthopaedics. Intended to be used for primary or revision total hip arthroplasty as well as in the... on . The reason FDA records is "The raw material used in the production of the Unipolar adaptor sleeve and the Restoration modular products are not affected by the previously mentioned metallurgical non-compliance issue. however, poor process controls...". As of , the recall status on record is Terminated, and MDM tags the root cause as manufacturing process.

Recall record

Recall number
Z-2152-2009
Status
Terminated
Initiated
Posted
Terminated
Recalling firm
Howmedica Osteonics Corp
Product
Restoration Modular Proximal Broached Body, Size 7; Stryker Orthopaedics. Intended to be used for primary or revision total hip arthroplasty as well as in the presence of sever proximal bone loss.
Product code
LZO Prosthesis, Hip, Semi-Constrained, Metal/Ceramic/Polymer, Cemented Or Non-Porous, Uncemented
Reason for recall
The raw material used in the production of the Unipolar adaptor sleeve and the Restoration modular products are not affected by the previously mentioned metallurgical non-compliance issue. however, poor process controls demonstrated by this vendor has raised concern about their supplied raw material. As a precaution and due to the potential impact on the mechanical properties of the products, St
Root cause tag
manufacturing process
FDA root cause
Nonconforming Material/Component
Action
Stryker Orthopaedics issued "Urgent Product Recall" letters via Federal Express priority overnight beginning June 26, 2009 to Branches, Hospital Risk Management and Chief of Orthopaedics and Surgeons. All users are requested to examine their inventory, retrieve all affected product and return for reconciliation to Stryker Orthopaedics. Users are also requested to complete the enclosed Product Accountability Form and fax with necessary information to the firm at 1-201-831-6069. For further information, contact Stryker Orthopaedics at 1-201-831-5970.
Quantity in commerce
203 - all varieties.
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution
Product codes and lots
Catalog number: 6276-3-007; REST MOD PROX BROACHED BODY SIZE #7 29141501 12-Feb-2014 REST MOD PROX BROACHED BODY SIZE #7 29141501 12-Feb-2014 REST MOD PROX BROACHED BODY SIZE #7 29141501 12-Feb-2014 REST MOD PROX BROACHED BODY SIZE #7 29141501 12-Feb-2014 REST MOD PROX BROACHED BODY SIZE #7 29141501 12-Feb-2014 REST MOD PROX BROACHED BODY SIZE #7 29311801 27-Mar-2014