FDA Device Recalls

Recalls /

#66604

Product

Hipstar TMZF Cementless Hip Stem Protocol, Product Number: LSP60.

FDA product code
LPHProsthesis, Hip, Semi-Constrained, Metal/Polymer, Porous Uncemented
Device class
Class 2
Medical specialty
Orthopedic
Affected lot / code info
Literature # LPS60 (Lot code n/a)

Why it was recalled

Mis-labeling: An error on page 4 of the Hipstar protocol was found. In the table for compatible Heads, the 40 mm diameter heads with a Neck Length of +12 should have been omitted.

Root cause (FDA determination)

Other

Action the firm took

Urgent Product Correction Letters, dated 10/17/2007 were sent on 10/17/07by Federal Express to all Stryker Branches/Agencies who had received the protocol. The branches were instructed to quarantine and destroy the protocols.

Recalling firm

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

Distribution

Distribution pattern
Nationwide:The protocol was distributed to 9 Stryker branches/agencies in NJ, MD, IN, MI, MN, IL and TX.

Timeline

Recall initiated
2007-09-28
Posted by FDA
2007-12-14
Terminated
2008-09-05
Status

Source: openFDA Device Recall endpoint. Recall record ID #66604. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.