Recall Z-0867-2007

Wright Medical Technology Inc · initiated March 27, 2007

Terminated

Product

Profemur R, Revision Hip system, Proximal Body (part), X-Small model, REF: PPW38364, Cementless, Titanium Plasma Spray Coated, Sterile, Rx only Hip implant.

Codes / lots: Lot Nos.: W09356957, W09358977

Reason for recall

The titanium plasma coating was found to have missing fragments.

FDA-determined cause: Other

Action taken

The firm sent out recall notices to implanting surgeons by letter dated 03/27/2007 (via FedEx) to notify the surgeons of the issue. The hospitals and distributors were also notified of the issue and given instructions for return of the product.

Details

Recall number
Z-0867-2007
Initiated
March 27, 2007
Posted by FDA
June 7, 2007
Terminated
June 30, 2008
Product code
LZO – Prosthesis, Hip, Semi-Constrained, Metal/Ceramic/Polymer, Cemented Or Non-Porous, Uncemented
Quantity
18 units
Distribution
Nationwide, Puerto Rico, & Japan
Recalling firm
Wright Medical Technology Inc, Arlington, TN

Official FDA recall record

Other products in the same recall event

RecallProductInitiated
Z-0868-2007 Profemur R, Revision Hip system, Proximal Body (part), STD 4, REF: PPW38354, Cementless…The titanium plasma coating was found to have missing fragments. 03/27/2007Terminated