—#126186

Product

Citation TMZF HA 132 degrees Neck Angle, V40 Hip Stem - Right Size #3: catalog # 6265-5113 , Left Size #4: catalog #6265-5104 , and Right Size #4: catalog #6265-5114; Stryker Howmedica Osteonics Hip Implants.

FDA product code: MEH — Prosthesis, Hip, Semi-Constrained, Uncemented, Metal / Polymer, Non-Porous, Calcium Phosphate
Device class: Class 2
Medical specialty: Orthopedic
510(k) numbers: K993768
Affected lot / code info: v40 Hip Stem -Right Size # 3: catalog # 6265-5113 lot code #43317101, v40 Hip Stem -Left Size # 4: catalog #6265-5104 lot code #43316801, lot code 43316901, v40 Hip Stem - Right Size #4: catalog #6265-5114 lot code #43113901

Why it was recalled

Stryker received a report from the field indicating that a citation TMZF HA 132 degrees neck angle V40 Hip Stem - Left Size # 4 was identified in a packaging associated with a citation TMZF HA 132 degrees Neck Angle V40 Hip Stem - Right Size #3.

Root cause (FDA determination)

Error in labeling

Action the firm took

Stryker sent an Urgent Medical Device Recall Notification letters and Product Accountability Forms to Hospital Risk Management, Chief of Orthopaedics, and Surgeons via Fed Ex with return receipt on February 26, 2014. The letter identified the affected product, problem and actions to be taken. Customer were instructed to return the affected product to the attention of Regulatory Compliance. Please attach the fluorescent orange PRODUCT REMEDIATION sticker to your return. For questions call 201-972-2100.

Recalling firm

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

Distribution

Distribution pattern: USA Nationwide Distribution

Timeline

Recall initiated: 2014-02-03
Posted by FDA: 2014-04-02
Terminated: 2014-12-02
Status: —

Source: openFDA Device Recall endpoint. Recall record ID #126186. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.