FDA Device Recalls

Recalls /

#138753

Product

Sigmoid Notch, Radial Plate, Small, Sterile, Do Not Reuse, Rx Only. Intended for replacement of the distal radio-ulnar joint following ulnar head resection arthroplasty.

FDA product code
KXEProsthesis, Wrist, Hemi-, Ulnar
Device class
Class 2
Medical specialty
Orthopedic
510(k) numbers
K061146
Affected lot / code info
Part Number: 390-0305 (Sigmoid Notch Radial Stem, Small) - Lot #'s 18362, 22834401 and 23852901;  Part Number: 390-0307 (Sigmoid Notch Radial Stem, Large) - Lot #'s 18728, 18815, 18816, 18817, 23834501 and 23853001

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 #138753. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.