FDA Device Recalls

Recalls /

#161202

Product

CORAIL COXA VARA HIGH OFFSET STEM Collared Size 9

FDA product code
KWLProsthesis, Hip, Hemi-, Femoral, Metal
Device class
Class 2
Medical specialty
Orthopedic
Affected lot / code info
Part No. 3L93709 and Lot No. 5291990

Why it was recalled

Incorrect device in the package. A package that was labeled as the CORAIL COXA VARA HIGH OFFSET STEM Collared Size 9 (Part No. 3L93709 / Lot No. 5291990), contained the CORAIL HIGH OFFSET STEM Collarless SIZE 14 (Part No. L20314 / Lot No. 5292130).

Root cause (FDA determination)

Mixed-up of materials/components

Action the firm took

In August of 2017 customers were notified via an Urgent Medical Device Recall Letter, titled "ONE LOT OF CORAIL COXA VARA HIGH OFFSET STEM Collared Size 9 and ONE LOT OF CORAIL HIGH OFFSET STEM Collarless SIZE 14" with instructions to cease using the affected product immediately. Note: The affected devices may be on consignment at your facility. Return Affected Implants: Determine if any of the recalled devices are still on hand and return the affected device(s) immediately to the DePuy Sales Consultant or return to DePuy Synthes for credit following the normal returns procedures. Reconciliation Form: Complete the Reconciliation Form and return to your DePuy Orthopaedics Sales Consultant or fax to 574-371-4939 or scan and email to DPYUS-JointReconFieldActions@its.jnj.co Records: Retain a copy of the completed Reconciliation Form in your files along with this notice. Additional Notifications: Notify surgeon users at your facility by providing them with a copy of this notice to ensure surgeon users are aware of this recall. Forward this notice to others in your facility that need to be informed. If any affected product has been forwarded to another facility, contact that facility immediately to communicate this field action with the facility/facilities. Maintain a copy of this notice with the affected devices. Contacts For product-related questions, please contact your local DePuy Orthopaedics, Inc. Sales Consultant. For clinical questions from surgeons, please contact DePuy Orthopaedics, Inc.s Scientific and Medical Affairs mailbox RA-DPYUS-DePSynSc@ITS.JNJ.com. For questions about device recall information provided, please contact Kim (Earle) Long, Senior Recall Coordinator, at 574-371-4917 (M-F; 8 a.m. 5 p.m. EDT) or at DPYUS-JointReconFieldActions@its.jnj.com. Health care professionals may report serious adverse events, side effects or product quality problems with the use of this product to DePuy Orthopaedics, Inc. either by contacting yo

Recalling firm

Firm
DePuy Orthopaedics, Inc.
Address
700 Orthopaedic Dr, Warsaw, Indiana 46582-3994

Distribution

Distribution pattern
Nationally; US Consignees for this recall are the affected are US Distributors and US Medical Facilities (Hospitals/User Facilities) that may have purchased, used, or received the affected device.

Timeline

Recall initiated
2017-07-12
Posted by FDA
2018-02-12
Terminated
2019-05-20
Status

Source: openFDA Device Recall endpoint. Recall record ID #161202. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.