—#110358

Product

Tibial Punch Tower Assembly. Non-Sterile. CAT NO. 8000-1089. Howmedica Osteonics Corp., 59 Route 17, Allendale, NJ 07401. During primary Scorpio TKA procedures, the Scorpio Tibial Punch Tower (8000-1089) is used in conjunction with Scorpio Tibial Keel Punches (3760-0305/-0709/-1113 and 3761-0305/-0709/-1113) and Tibial Templates (3750-0003/-0005/-0007/-0009/-0013) to prepare the tibia for baseplate implantation. Per the surgical protocol for Duracon and Scorpio Total Knee Systems with Xcelerate Instrumentation (LSPK31 03/03), tibial templates are used to determine the appropriate coverage of the tibial plateau. Once a template size is selected, the device is secured to the plateau with fixation pins, and the tibial punch tower is assembled by placing the tower onto the two small locating pins on the tibial template. A keel punch is then selected, assembled into the channel of the tower, and impacted with a mallet. Depending on the intended implant size, several keel punches of increasing size may be utilized to incrementally enlarge the cavity. Each keel punch is advanced until it fully seats on the tibial template. Tibial preparation is considered complete when the final keel punch fully seats on the tibial template.

FDA product code: LXH — Orthopedic Manual Surgical Instrument
Device class: Class 1
Medical specialty: Orthopedic
Affected lot / code info: Catalog Number 8000-1089. Lot Number(s): RD6E087, RD6E187; RD6E083; RD6E082; RD6C178; RD5W268; RD5W267; RD5V260; RD5W320; RD5V240; RD5V239; RD5V238; RD5N407; RD5S104; RD5S103; RD5T177; RD5T179; RD5S259; RD5T178; RD5N406; RD5S300; RD5T298; RD5W381; RD6E086; RD6E089; RD6E090; RD6E091; RD6E158; RD6E159; RD6E160; RD6E186.

Why it was recalled

Stryker Orthopaedics received a report indicating that a Tibial Keel Punch could not be inserted into the slot of the Tibial Punch Tower. The slot that guides the stem of the keel punch into the channel of the tower was later determined to be undersized.

Root cause (FDA determination)

Nonconforming Material/Component

Action the firm took

Stryker Orthopaedics sent an Urgent Product Recall/Recall Acknowledgement letter dated January 10, 2012, to all affected customers. The letter identified the product(s) the problem and the action needed to be taken by the customer. Customers were instructed to contact their Stryker Sales Representative to arrange for return of the affected product. Customers were asked to fax back the attached Product Recall Acknowledgement Form as soon as possible to 201-831-6069. For questions customers should call 201-972-2100. For questions regarding this recall call 201-831-5970.

Recalling firm

Firm: Stryker Howmedica Osteonics Corp.
Address: 325 Corporate Drive, Mahwah, New Jersey 07430

Distribution

Distribution pattern: Worldwide Distribution

Timeline

Recall initiated: 2011-12-22
Posted by FDA: 2012-07-26
Terminated: 2013-06-13
Status: —

Source: openFDA Device Recall endpoint. Recall record ID #110358. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.