—#132247

Product

Trident PSL HA Solid Back 50 mm Includes Dome Hole Plug Ref 540-11-50E Intended for cementless application in a total hip arthroplasty procedure. This system is a two piece ( a shell and a liner) design that is assembled during surgery. The shell is press-fit into the patients prepared acetabulum and a linger (polyethylene or alumina ceramic) is then locked into the shell. The femoral head component of the total hip system articulates with the acetabular liner.

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: K983382
Affected lot / code info: 510K 983382 Lot code 49073501

Why it was recalled

Five customer complaints were received for the same batch of Trident PSL Shells (part number 540-11-50E lot 49073501) alleging that when the packages were opened there were no dome holes plugs present.

Root cause (FDA determination)

Process control

Action the firm took

Stryker sent an Urgent Medical Device letter dated January 7, 2015, with a Recall Notification/Acknowledgement Form via Fed Ex to all affected customers. The letter identified the product, the problem, and the action to be taken by the customer. Customers were instructed to complete and return the attached Product Recall Acknowledgement Form to so_m_product_field_action_response@stryker.com or fax to 1-855-251-3635. Customers should return the affected product to: Attention: Regulatory Compliance Stryker Orthopaedics 325 Corporate Drive Mahwah, New Jersey 07430 Customers with questions should call 201-831-6365. For questions regarding this recall call 201-831-5000.

Recalling firm

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

Distribution

Distribution pattern: Nationwide Distribution including NY, OH, PA, and TX.

Timeline

Recall initiated: 2014-12-15
Posted by FDA: 2015-02-03
Terminated: 2016-09-22
Status: —

Source: openFDA Device Recall endpoint. Recall record ID #132247. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.