FDA Device Recalls

Recalls /

#75475

Product

Omnifit Normalized Hip Stem These devices are modular components of a total hip system. These femoral stems are intended for use with femoral heads and acetabular components in primary or revision total hip arthroplasty.

FDA product code
LZOProsthesis, Hip, Semi-Constrained, Metal/Ceramic/Polymer, Cemented Or Non-Porous, Uncemented
Device class
Class 2
Medical specialty
Orthopedic
510(k) numbers
K932519
Affected lot / code info
6034-0730 OMNIFIT NORMALIZED HIP STEM PJ9MLE

Why it was recalled

Stryker Orthopaedics became aware of a visual defect in certain blister packages of certain devices.

Root cause (FDA determination)

Packaging

Action the firm took

Recall notification letters were sent via Federal Express on November 21, 2008 to Stryker Branches/Agencies, Hospital Risk Management, Chief of Orthopaedics and Surgeon. The letters explained the problem and indicated that there are no risk factors. Contact Stryker Orthopaedics for additional information at 1-201-831-5718.

Recalling firm

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

Distribution

Distribution pattern
Nationwide. OUS: Australia, Canada, Japan, Argentina, Brazil, Germany, Spain, Columbia, Guatemala and Sweden.

Timeline

Recall initiated
2008-11-13
Posted by FDA
2009-01-26
Terminated
2010-01-20
Status

Source: openFDA Device Recall endpoint. Recall record ID #75475. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.