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Z-1102-2010

Howmedica Osteonics Corp. Restoration Modular Revision Hip System, Plasma Distal Stem; Titanium, Alloy and...

Howmedica Osteonics Corp / initiated 2009-12-30 / Terminated / root cause: manufacturing process

Stryker Howmedica Osteonics Corp. began a recall of Howmedica Osteonics Corp. Restoration Modular Revision Hip System, Plasma Distal Stem; Titanium, Alloy and Hydroxyapatite. Catalog number: 6276-5-014 on . The reason FDA records is "The Restoration Modular Hip Stem may have two different package labels. The 14 mm diameter stem may be labeled with both a size 14 mm diameter and a 26 mm diameter". As of , the recall status on record is Terminated, and MDM tags the root cause as manufacturing process.

Recall record

Recall number
Z-1102-2010
Status
Terminated
Initiated
Posted
Terminated
Recalling firm
Howmedica Osteonics Corp
Product
Howmedica Osteonics Corp. Restoration Modular Revision Hip System, Plasma Distal Stem; Titanium, Alloy and Hydroxyapatite. Catalog number: 6276-5-014.
Product code
LZO Prosthesis, Hip, Semi-Constrained, Metal/Ceramic/Polymer, Cemented Or Non-Porous, Uncemented
Reason for recall
The Restoration Modular Hip Stem may have two different package labels. The 14 mm diameter stem may be labeled with both a size 14 mm diameter and a 26 mm diameter.
Root cause tag
manufacturing process
FDA root cause
Process control
Action
Stryker Branches were notified by e-mail on December 30, 2009. This was followed by a formal recall letter by Fed Ex sent on 1/11/10 to branches as well as the hospital and surgeon that used the device.
Quantity in commerce
1
Distribution
1 device distributed to a hospital in GA.
Product codes and lots
Catalog number: 6276-5-014; Lot number: 20568201, Exp 11/23/2011.