FDA Device Recalls

Recalls /

#70832

Product

Scorpio Total Knee Posteriorly Stabilized Femoral Component, #7R, Catalog No.: 71-4107R, Lot Code: K05L310; Scorpio Total Knee Posteriorly Stabilized Femoral Component, #7L, Catalog No. 71-4506L, Lot Code K05L224.

FDA product code
KWYProsthesis, Hip, Hemi-, Femoral, Metal/Polymer, Cemented Or Uncemented
Device class
Class 2
Medical specialty
Orthopedic
510(k) numbers
K962152
Affected lot / code info
Catalog No: 71-4107R, Lot Code: K05L310; Catalog No: 71-4506L, Lot Code K05L224

Why it was recalled

Mislabeled boxes -- Scorpio PS Right Femoral Component No Posts contained a Scorpio PS Left Femoral Component with Posts and vice versa.

Root cause (FDA determination)

Employee error

Action the firm took

Consignees were notified by letter sent via Federal Express with return receipt on November 8, 2005. All consginees who received the subject devices were provided Product Accountability forms to be returned to the firm.

Recalling firm

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

Distribution

Distribution pattern
Worldwide Distribution

Timeline

Recall initiated
2005-11-08
Posted by FDA
2008-09-11
Terminated
2010-05-13
Status

Source: openFDA Device Recall endpoint. Recall record ID #70832. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.