Recall Z-0737-2023

Howmedica Osteonics Corp. · initiated November 7, 2022

Class III Open, Classified

Class III – products unlikely to cause any adverse health reaction but that violate FDA labeling or manufacturing laws

Product

Tobra Full Dose CE Antibiotic Simplex P- Indicated for the fixation of prostheses to living bone in orthopaedic Catalog Number:6197-1-001

Codes / lots: UDI# P/N 6197-1-001 (01)07613327128741 (17)230331(10)lot# GTIN: 07613327128741-Instructions for Use (IFU) received with product: 0700-7-012 (IFU Radiopaque Bone Cement) All lots manufactured under Rev AB, which with expiration date on/after October 28, 2021

Reason for recall

Instructions for Use (IFU) included in the packaging is missing a translation in the Turkish language. Although the Turkish translation is missing, all content within the IFUs is accurate.

FDA-determined cause: Under Investigation by firm

Action taken

Update 12/15/22: An UPDATED Urgent Medical Device Correction PFA 3140774 was issued to impacted customers in Turkey only on December 15, 2022. Letter states: 1. Please inform users of this UPDATE Urgent Medical Device Correction and forward this notice to all individuals who need to be made aware. 2. Go to link https://ifu.stryker.com/ and follow instructions for Figures 1 and 2 for the electronic version of the Turkish translated Instructions for Use for affected product outlined in Table 1. 3. Complete and sign the enclosed UPDATE Urgent Medical Device Correction Business Reply Form. Potential Harm: There are no identified harms associated with this issue which would lead to any known adverse health consequences. Please assist us in meeting our regulatory obligation by emailing back the attached UPDATE Urgent Medical Device Correction Business Reply Form within 5 days. A response is required, even though you may not have any physical inventory on site. please contact Customer Service at (888)-756-7846. For questions pertaining to the recall, email SO_M_PRODUCT_FIELD_ACTION_RESPONSE@stryker.com. ____________________________________________________________________________ Stryker issued Urgent Medical Device Correction PFA 3140774 to customers in Turkey only via Stryker sales representatives on Nov. 16, 2022. Letter states reason for recall and action to take: 1. Please inform users of this Urgent Medical Device Correction and forward this notice to all individuals who need to be made aware. 2. Go to link https://ifu.stryker.com/ and follow instructions for Figures 1 and 2 for the electronic version of the Turkish translated Instructions for Use for affected product outlined in Table 1. 3. Complete and sign the enclosed Urgent Medical Device Correction Business Reply Form.

Details

Recall number
Z-0737-2023
Initiated
November 7, 2022
Posted by FDA
December 20, 2022
Product code
LOD – Bone Cement
Quantity
20 units
Distribution
International distribution in the country of Turkey.
Recalling firm
Howmedica Osteonics Corp., Mahwah, NJ

Official FDA recall record

Other products in the same recall event

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Z-0736-2023 Class IIIFull Dose CE Simplex P Single Bone Cement - Indicated for the fixation of prostheses to…Instructions for Use (IFU) included in the packaging is missing a translation in the Turkish language.… 11/07/2022Open, Classified