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Z-0467-2010

Scorpio CR Waffle Femur Lfit with posts; Stryker Orthopaedics; 325 Corporate Drive, Mahwah, NJ 07430. The...

Howmedica Osteonics Corp / initiated 2009-10-02 / Terminated / root cause: packaging

Stryker Howmedica Osteonics Corp. began a recall of Scorpio CR Waffle Femur Lfit with posts; Stryker Orthopaedics; 325 Corporate Drive, Mahwah, NJ 07430. The Scorpio Femoral Components are a knee component that... on . The reason FDA records is "It was determined that a change made in the dimensions of the collar component of the packaging resulted in the inner blister material being overstretched causing a potential hole in the sterile barrier system". As of , the recall status on record is Terminated, and MDM tags the root cause as packaging.

Recall record

Recall number
Z-0467-2010
Status
Terminated
Initiated
Posted
Terminated
Recalling firm
Howmedica Osteonics Corp
Product
Scorpio CR Waffle Femur Lfit with posts; Stryker Orthopaedics; 325 Corporate Drive, Mahwah, NJ 07430. The Scorpio Femoral Components are a knee component that is utilized in total knee arthroplasty (TKA). The femoral component is attached to the bottom of the femoral bone and provides the bearing surface to the tibial insert.
Product code
JWH Prosthesis, Knee, Patellofemorotibial, Semi-Constrained, Cemented, Polymer/Metal/Polymer
Reason for recall
It was determined that a change made in the dimensions of the collar component of the packaging resulted in the inner blister material being overstretched causing a potential hole in the sterile barrier system.
Root cause tag
packaging
FDA root cause
Other
Action
An "Urgent Product Recall" letter was sent on October 2, 2009 by Federal Express to Stryker branches and Hospital Risk Management Departments in the United States as well as foreign consignees. The letter described the issue, potential hazard and actions for affected accounts. Consignees were instructed to examine their inventory and return recalled product as instructed in the notification letter to Stryker Orthopaedics. In addition, consignees were instructed to reconcile affected product by completing the attached Product Accountability form (with spreadsheet) and faxing to 1-201-831-6069. Direct questions to Stryker Orthopaedics by calling 1-201-972-2100.
Quantity in commerce
77 of total product
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution -- United States (MA, NJ, IN, MI, CA and PA), Hong Kong, Germany, Netherlands, Japan, Korea, Switzerland, Malaysia, and the United Kingdom.
Product codes and lots
Catalog number 70-4107R, Lot code MHHDME.