—#99392

Product

Accolade TMZF Plus Hip Stem: Catalog # 3020-0537 Accolate d TMZF Hip Stem # 5 Catalog #6020-3535 Accolade 132 Size 3.5 Catalog # 6021-0230 Accolade Plus TMZF Hip Stem #2 Catalog # 6021-0335 Accolade Plus TMZF Hip Stem #3 Catalog #3021-0435 Accolade TMZF Hip Stem #4 Catalog # 6021-0435 Accolade Plus TMZF Hip Stem #4 Catalog #6021-2530 Accolade (127 deg) Size 2.5 Accolade (127 deg) Size 2.5 Catalog # 6021-4535 Accolade (127 DEG) Size 4.5 K994366; k023105; K032300 Manufactured by " Stryker Ireland, Carrigtwohill Industrial Estate Carrington County Cork, Ireland The subject hip stem is a single-use device intended for the reconstruction of the head and neck of the femoral joint. This hip stem is intended for primary reconstruction of the proximal femur or revision total hip arthroplasty.

FDA product code: ISL — Joint, Hip, External Limb Component
Device class: Class 1
Medical specialty: Physical Medicine
510(k) numbers: K032300, K994366
Affected lot / code info: Catalog @ 3020-0537 Accolated TMZF Hip Stem # 5 Lot #31390203 8 units CAtalog #6020-3535 Accolade 132 Size 3.5 Lot #31446602R 0 units CAtalog # 6021-0230 Accolade Plus TMZF Hip Stem #2 Lot #31515703 10 units Catalog # 6021-0335 Accolade Plus TMZF Hipe Stem #3 Lot 31586402 10 units Catalog #3021-0435 Accolade TMZF Hipe STem #4 31597205 1 unit CAtalog # 6021-0435 Accolade Plus TMZF Hipe STem #4 Lot #31597206 4 units Catalog #6021-2530 Accolade (127 deg) Size 2.5 Accolade (127 deg) Size 2.5 Lot #31486505 10 units Catalog # 6021-4535 Accolade (127 DEG) Size 4.5 Lot #31850001 1 unit

Why it was recalled

Accolade TMZF Plus Hip Stems are being recalled due to grit blast media which was observed in the drive hole.

Root cause (FDA determination)

Employee error

Action the firm took

Stryker Orthopaedics sent an Urgent Product Recall letter dated March 1, 2011, to all affected customers. The letter identified the product, the problem, and the action to be taken by the customer. Customers were instructed to fax back the attached Product Recall Acknowledgement Form within 5 days to 201-831-6069. Customers were also instructed to: Contact the hospitals in their territory that have the affected product to arrange return of the product. Return the affected product via and Inter-Org Transfer to the attention of Regulatory Compliance, Stryker Orthopaedics, 325 Corporate Drive, Mahwah, New Jersey 07430. Attach the fluorescent orange PRODUCT REMEDIATION sticker to their return, indicating the Product Remediation # RA 2009-459. Mark the outer box with the words "Product Recall." For any questions call (201) 972-2100.

Recalling firm

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

Distribution

Distribution pattern: Nationwide Distribution

Timeline

Recall initiated: 2011-03-01
Posted by FDA: 2011-06-13
Terminated: 2012-10-10
Status: —

Source: openFDA Device Recall endpoint. Recall record ID #99392. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.