—#107791

Product

Pinnacle Hip Solutions ALTRX Polyethylene Acetabular Liner, Ref 1221-36-452 Product Usage: An acetabular liner is used in combination with other implants for total hip arthroplasty is intended to provide increased patient mobility and reduce pain by replacing the damaged hip joint articulation in patients where there is evidence of sufficient sound bone to seat and support the components.

FDA product code: LPH — Prosthesis, Hip, Semi-Constrained, Metal/Polymer, Porous Uncemented
Device class: Class 2
Medical specialty: Orthopedic
510(k) numbers: K102423
Affected lot / code info: product code1221-36-452, lot 187460.

Why it was recalled

DePuy Orthopaedics, Inc. (DePuy) is issuing a voluntary recall of one lot of the AltrX" liner because the product was incorrectly labeled on the box. The box was labeled for a 36IDX52OD +4 Neutral Liner, but the product enclosed was a 36IDX56OD Neutral Liner. Three ( 3 ) complaints were received in January 2012.

Root cause (FDA determination)

Packaging process control

Action the firm took

DePuy Orthopaedics sent an URGENT INFORMATION- MEDICAL DEVICE RECALL NOTICE dated March 7, 2012 via email to all affected distributors and customers. The letter identified the affected product, problem and actions to be taken. Distributors and customers are instructed to cease further distribution or use or of recalled product and to return them to DePuy. The sales representatives are expected to aid customer in returning of recalled product. Distributors and sales representatives are to return the recalled product through the normal DePuy Returns process. Reconciliation form should be completed and returned to your DePuy Sales Representative or faxed to 574-372-7567. For questions about recall information contact the Manager of Customer Quality 574-372-7333.

Recalling firm

Firm: DePuy Orthopaedics, Inc.
Address: 700 Orthopaedic Dr, Warsaw, Indiana 46582-3994

Distribution

Distribution pattern: Worldwide Distribution - USA Nationwide including the state of VA and the country of Ireland.

Timeline

Recall initiated: 2012-03-07
Posted by FDA: 2013-05-22
Terminated: 2013-05-24
Status: —

Source: openFDA Device Recall endpoint. Recall record ID #107791. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.