—#83769

Product

Corin Unipolar Adapter Sleeve, For use with Corin Unipolar CoCr Heads; Not for use w/ceramic heads; not for use w/ Stainless Steel implants. Stryker Orthopaedics. Indicated for use in partial hip replacement procedures for patients suffering from pain and disability due to a variety of related bone disease.

FDA product code: KWL — Prosthesis, Hip, Hemi-, Femoral, Metal
Device class: Class 2
Medical specialty: Orthopedic
510(k) numbers: K071471
Affected lot / code info: Catalog number: 570-000-01: CORIN UNIPOLAR ADAPTOR SLEEVE JW3MHE 25-Apr-2013 CORIN UNIPOLAR ADAPTOR SLEEVE JXNMHE 25-Apr-2013 CORIN UNIPOLAR ADAPTOR SLEEVE 8DHMJE 17-May-2013 CORIN UNIPOLAR ADAPTOR SLEEVE 8DKMJE 19-May-2013 CORIN UNIPOLAR ADAPTOR SLEEVE 8DVMJE 21-May-2013

Why it was recalled

The raw material used in the production of the Unipolar adaptor sleeve and the Restoration modular products are not affected by the previously mentioned metallurgical non-compliance issue. however, poor process controls demonstrated by this vendor has raised concern about their supplied raw material. As a precaution and due to the potential impact on the mechanical properties of the products, St

Root cause (FDA determination)

Nonconforming Material/Component

Action the firm took

Stryker Orthopaedics issued "Urgent Product Recall" letters via Federal Express priority overnight beginning June 26, 2009 to Branches, Hospital Risk Management and Chief of Orthopaedics and Surgeons. All users are requested to examine their inventory, retrieve all affected product and return for reconciliation to Stryker Orthopaedics. Users are also requested to complete the enclosed Product Accountability Form and fax with necessary information to the firm at 1-201-831-6069. For further information, contact Stryker Orthopaedics at 1-201-831-5970.

Recalling firm

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

Distribution

Distribution pattern: Worldwide Distribution

Timeline

Recall initiated: 2009-06-26
Posted by FDA: 2009-09-14
Terminated: 2010-07-27
Status: —

Source: openFDA Device Recall endpoint. Recall record ID #83769. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.