—#75479

Product

Omnifit HFX 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: JDI — Prosthesis, Hip, Semi-Constrained, Metal/Polymer, Cemented
Device class: Class 2
Medical specialty: Orthopedic
510(k) numbers: K031744
Affected lot / code info: 6070-0730A OMNIFIT HFX HIP STEM SIZE #07 132 P7MMME, 6070-0730A OMNIFIT HFX HIP STEM SIZE #07 132 RHWMME, 6070-0730A OMNIFIT HFX HIP STEM SIZE #07 132 VJMMME, 6070-0830A OMNIFIT HFX HIP STEM SIZE #08 132 0J0MNE, 6070-0830A OMNIFIT HFX HIP STEM SIZE #08 132 D9VMME, 6070-0830A OMNIFIT HFX HIP STEM SIZE #08 132 T9RMME, 6070-0830A OMNIFIT HFX HIP STEM SIZE #08 132 VK0MME, 6070-0935A OMNIFIT HFX HIP STEM SIZE #09 132 0HDMNE, 6070-0935A OMNIFIT HFX HIP STEM SIZE #09 132 0HEMNE, 6070-0935A OMNIFIT HFX HIP STEM SIZE #09 132 P7XMME, 6070-0935A OMNIFIT HFX HIP STEM SIZE #09 132 RE8MME, 6070-0935A OMNIFIT HFX HIP STEM SIZE #09 132 REDMME, 6070-0935A OMNIFIT HFX HIP STEM SIZE #09 132 VK2MME, 6070-0935A OMNIFIT HFX HIP STEM SIZE #09 132 VK3MME and 6070-1140A OMNIFIT HFX HIP STEM SIZE #11 132 0HKMNE

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 #75479. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.