Z-0470-2010

Scorpio NRG Cruciate Retaining Femoral, Left/Right # 5; Stryker Orthopaedics, 325 Corporate Drive, Mahwah, NJ...

Name: Z-0470-2010 Scorpio NRG Cruciate Retaining Femoral, Left/Right # 5; Stryker Orthopaedics, 325 Corporate Drive, Mahwah, NJ...
Creator: Stryker Howmedica Osteonics Corp.
Published: 2009-10-02
License: https://open.fda.gov/license/

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

FDA source

Stryker Howmedica Osteonics Corp. began a recall of Scorpio NRG Cruciate Retaining Femoral, Left/Right # 5; Stryker Orthopaedics, 325 Corporate Drive, Mahwah, NJ 07430. The Scorpio Femoral Components are a knee... on 2009-10-02. 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 2026-09-10, the recall status on record is Terminated, and MDM tags the root cause as packaging.

Recall record

Recall number: Z-0470-2010
Status: Terminated
Initiated: 2009-10-02
Posted: 2009-12-01
Terminated: 2010-04-05
Recalling firm: Howmedica Osteonics Corp
Product: Scorpio NRG Cruciate Retaining Femoral, Left/Right # 5; 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 80-4405L, Lot codes: MHJ1HW and MHJ4RV and Catalog number 80-4405R, Lot codes: MHE4E0 and MHJ4RW.

Product code JWH

K030978Class IIScorpio Nrg Knee SystemHowmedica Osteonics Corp. / cleared 2003-11-20

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