—#138751

Product

Radio-Capitellum, Capitellum, Left, Large, Do Not Reuse, Rx Only. Indicated for use in the elbow for reduction or relief of pain and/or improved elbow function in skeletally mature patients.

FDA product code: JDB — Prosthesis, Elbow, Semi-Constrained, Cemented
Device class: Class 2
Medical specialty: Orthopedic
510(k) numbers: K070236
Affected lot / code info: Part Number: 410-0000 (Radio Capitellum Large, Left) - Lot #'s 18832, 22193201, 22193202, 22193203, 22258301,22957101, 23853901, 19069-S2, 19077-S2 and 19155S2; Part Number: 410-0001 (Radio Capitellum Small, Left) - Lot #'s18833, 18834, 22193302, 22193303, 22766801, 2295601 and 23853101; Part Number: 410-0002 (Radio Capitellum Large, Right) - Lot #'s18835, 18836, 22193401, 22193402, 22193403, 22766901, 22956301, 23853201 and 19074-S2; Part Number: 410-0003 (Radio Capitellum Small, Right) - Lot #'s 18565, 22193501, 22193502, 22193503, 22767001, 22956401 and 23853301

Why it was recalled

Stryker is recalling rHead, uHead, Sigmoid Notch, Remotion, Radio Capitellum because packaging integrity (sterile barrier) of the packaging type KIT I may potentially be compromised by transportation.

Root cause (FDA determination)

Packaging change control

Action the firm took

Branches/Agencies were notified by Stryker of this action by e-mails on June 24, 2015 and an Urgent Medical Device Removal Letter/Acknowledgement Response Form dated June 25, 2015 was sent to the attention of the Risk Manager.

Recalling firm

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

Distribution

Distribution pattern: Worldwide Distribution.

Timeline

Recall initiated: 2015-06-24
Posted by FDA: 2015-08-20
Terminated: 2016-04-29
Status: —

Source: openFDA Device Recall endpoint. Recall record ID #138751. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.