FDA Device Recalls

Recalls /

#123306

Product

1) Accolade II 127 Neck Angle Hip Stem, Size # 3 2) Accolade II 127 Neck Angle Hip Stem, Size #5 Howmedica Osteonics Corp. 325 Corporate Drive Mahwah, NJ 07430 USA Telephone # +1 201-831-5000 Stryker France ZAC Satolas Green Pusignan Av de Satolas Green 69881 MEYZIEU Cedex France Intended for cementless application in total or hemiarthroplasty procedures.

FDA product code
JDIProsthesis, Hip, Semi-Constrained, Metal/Polymer, Cemented
Device class
Class 2
Medical specialty
Orthopedic
510(k) numbers
K120578
Affected lot / code info
510K K120578  Accolade II I27 Neck Angle Hip Stem, Size # 3 Catalog No.# 6721-0330 Lot Code #44416307  Accolade II 127 Neck Angle Hip Stem, Size #5 Catalog No. # 6721-0535 Lot Code 44564405

Why it was recalled

Stryker received a report from the field indicating that an Accolade II Hip Stem Size #3 was identified in packaging with an Accolade II Hip Stem Size #5.

Root cause (FDA determination)

Packaging process control

Action the firm took

Stryker sent an e-mail to their domestic locations on 10/11/2013. Notification letters and product accountability forms were sent via Fed Ex on 10/25/2013 with return receipt to branches/agencies and hospital risk management, chief of orthopaedics and surgeons.

Recalling firm

Firm
Stryker Howmedica Osteonics Corp.
Address
325 Corporate Dr, Mahwah, New Jersey 07430-2002

Distribution

Distribution pattern
Nationwide Distribution including states: AL, GA, IL, and WA.

Timeline

Recall initiated
2013-10-25
Posted by FDA
2013-12-07
Terminated
2015-03-31
Status

Source: openFDA Device Recall endpoint. Recall record ID #123306. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.