FDA Device Recalls

Recalls /

#69049

Product

Scorpio Total Knee Cruciate Retraining Femoral Component; Knee joint patellofemorotibial polymer/metal/polymer semi-constrained cemented prosthesis; Product Number: 70-300-7R; Stryker Corp, Howmedica Osteonics Corp, Mahwah, NJ 07430.

FDA product code
JWHProsthesis, Knee, Patellofemorotibial, Semi-Constrained, Cemented, Polymer/Metal/Polymer
Device class
Class 2
Medical specialty
Orthopedic
510(k) numbers
K974556
Affected lot / code info
Lot Number: K04W966.

Why it was recalled

Mislabeled: The labeling indicates a Scorpio CR Femoral Component, however, the device inside the package is actually a Scorpio PS Femoral Component.

Root cause (FDA determination)

Labeling mix-ups

Action the firm took

Consignees were notified by letter on 2/8/05. For additional information contact 201-831-5825.

Recalling firm

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

Distribution

Distribution pattern
Worldwide Distribution including USA and countries of Canada, Mexico, Italy, The Netherlands and the UK.

Timeline

Recall initiated
2005-02-08
Posted by FDA
2008-07-16
Terminated
2008-07-16
Status

Source: openFDA Device Recall endpoint. Recall record ID #69049. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.