FDA Device Recalls

Recalls /

#85497

Product

Stryker Howmedica Osteonics, Skirted 5 40' Taper V40 Femoral Head (26 mm +8mm offset), hip prosthesis component.

FDA product code
JDGProsthesis, Hip, Femoral Component, Cemented, Metal
Device class
Class 2
Medical specialty
Orthopedic
510(k) numbers
K010757, K022077, K061434, K993601
Affected lot / code info
Catalog number 6260-5-326; Lot code 29018201

Why it was recalled

Packaging mix up between the Taper V40 Femoral Head and the LFIT V40 Femoral Head.

Root cause (FDA determination)

Process control

Action the firm took

Stryker sent Notification letters and Product Accountability Forms via FedEx on September 4, 2009 with return receipt. Corrected letters were sent on September 9, 2009.

Recalling firm

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

Distribution

Distribution pattern
Nationwide distribution.

Timeline

Recall initiated
2009-09-04
Posted by FDA
2009-11-23
Terminated
2013-06-26
Status

Source: openFDA Device Recall endpoint. Recall record ID #85497. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.