Recall Z-0006-2023

Reason for recall

The outer label does not match the device inside the package. The affected lot of EVOLVE Proline Stem 7.5mm +2 contains a size 9.5mm +4 stem, while the affected lot of EVOLVE Proline Stem 9.5mm +4 contains a size 7.5mm +2 stem.

FDA-determined cause: Under Investigation by firm

Action taken

Stryker sent an URGENT: MEDICAL DEVICE RECALL on August 19, 2022 by Fedex and email. The letter explained the issue and the hazard and requested the following actions: "1. Immediately check your internal inventory to locate the product listed on the attached business reply form, remove them from their point of use, and isolate/quarantine the unit(s) to prevent accidental use. 2. Return the enclosed business reply form by email to confirm receipt of this notification/document product segregation. a. Response is required, even if you may not have any physical inventory on site anymore. It may be that you no longer have any physical inventory on site. Completing this form will allow us to update our records and will also negate the need for us to send any further unnecessary communications on this matter. Therefore, please complete even if you no longer have any of the subject devices in your physical inventory. 3. Upon receipt of the completed business reply form, Stryker will contact you to arrange for the return of your product(s). 4. Maintain awareness of this communication internally until all required actions have been completed within your facility. 5. If you have further distributed the affected product, please notify the applicable parties at once about this recall. You may copy and distribute this notification letter. a. If possible, inform us if any of the subject devices have been distributed to other organizations. Including contact details so that we can inform the recipients appropriately. b. If you are a distributor, note that you are responsible for notifying your affected customers. 6. Please inform us of any adverse event and/or report them to the Health/Competent Authorities in accordance with current regulations. For questions or concerns, please contact memphis.fieldaction@stryker.com."