Recall Z-0539-2010

Stryker Howmedica Osteonics Corp. · initiated January 24, 2007

Terminated

Product

Holding Forceps for Trident Acetabular System; non Sterile; Catalog number 2105-0000; Howmedica Osteonics Corp, 325 Corporate Drive, Mahwah, NJ 07430; Authorized representative in Europe: Stryker France, Cedex. France The Holding Forceps for Acetabular trial cups help facilitate the insertion / correction of the Acetabular trial inserts.

Codes / lots: All lots beginning with V1 (XXX).

Reason for recall

The tips of the forceps were larger than the positioning holes located on the trials and the implant liners.

FDA-determined cause: Pending

Action taken

Important Product Correction letters, dated January 24, 2007, were sent to all consignees on via Federal Express. The letter stated the problem and asked customers to examine their inventory and hospital locations to identify the affected product. All affected forceps product should be retrieved from hospitals and returned to their branch or agency warehouse for reconciliation. Customers are also to reconcile all affected product on the attached Product Accountability Form and fax a copy of that form to 201-831-6069 within 5 days of receipt of the letter. All affected forceps product is to be destroyed and discarded at their branch location. Questions should be directed to their Stryker Orthopaedics Customer Service rep at 1-866-OR-ASSIST.

Details

Recall number
Z-0539-2010
Initiated
January 24, 2007
Posted by FDA
December 16, 2009
Terminated
December 21, 2009
Product code
HTD – Forceps
Quantity
351 units
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution -- Including countries of Hong Kong, Australia, Japan, New Zealand, Hong Kong, Singapore, Germany, Sweden, The Netherlands, France, Spain, Portugal, and the United Kingdom.
Recalling firm
Stryker Howmedica Osteonics Corp., Mahwah, NJ

Official FDA recall record