—#135835

Product

Stryker Howmedica Osteonics RESTORATION Acetabular Augment System; Howmedica Osteonics Corp., A subsidiary of Stryker Corporation Made in USA Sterile. Hip prosthesis component. The RESTORATION Acetabular Wedge Augments provide multiple options to address the wide range of bone deficiencies encountered in acetabular revision. The augments provide support for the shell in the acetabulum with superior and/or posterior defects.

FDA product code: LPH — Prosthesis, Hip, Semi-Constrained, Metal/Polymer, Porous Uncemented
Device class: Class 2
Medical specialty: Orthopedic
510(k) numbers: K102019
Affected lot / code info: Ref #:Lot Number - 5096-4615:MMR8M8; 5096-4615:MMRLYD; 5096-4615:MNAYT7; 5096-5015:MMPO6K; 5096-5015:MMRWOJ; 5096-5015:MNADVA; 5096-5815:MNA40L; 5096-5820:MMR6HX; 5096-5825:MMRLD7; 5096-6225:MMPWO5; 5096-6225:MMRM2Y; 5096-6625:MMNM07

Why it was recalled

The peel strength of the inner blister may have been below internal validated requirements. The strength of the seal is directly related to long term shelf life of the sterile barrier.

Root cause (FDA determination)

Under Investigation by firm

Action the firm took

The firm, Stryker Orthopaedics, notified their Branches/Agencies via email on 8/15/2014 and sent an "Urgent Product Recall" letter dated 8/15/2014 with a Product Recall Acknowledgement Forms to their Branches/Agencies and consignees. The letter describes the product, issue, potential hazards and actions to be taken. The consignees were instructed to complete and return the attached Product Recall Acknowledgment Form within 5 days via fax to 855-251-3635; and return the affected product to the attention of Regulatory Compliance, Stryker Orthopaedics, 325 Corporate Drive, Mahwah NJ 07430. If you have any questions, feel free to contact Sr. Regulatory Compliance Specialist to 201-831-5826.

Recalling firm

Firm: Stryker Howmedica Osteonics Corp.
Address: 325 Corporate Dr, Mahwah, New Jersey 07430-2006

Distribution

Distribution pattern: Worldwide Distribution: US (nationwide) including PR and countries of: Australia, Canada, China, Brazil, France, Hong Kong, India, Italy, Mexico, Netherlands, Singapore, South Africa, Sweden, and Spain.

Timeline

Recall initiated: 2014-08-15
Posted by FDA: 2015-05-19
Terminated: 2018-01-05
Status: —

Source: openFDA Device Recall endpoint. Recall record ID #135835. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.