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Citation TMZF HA Hip Stem Right (Femoral Hip Prosthesis) Catalog No. 6265-5116

FDA device recall Z-0349-03 · posted 2002-12-19 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
Howmedica Osteonics Corp
Reason for recall
Hip Stem Fractures in the neck area.
Action taken
Letters to Surgeons was sent certified mail on Nov. 4, 2002. Letters to Howmedica agents send on Nov. 12, 2002.
Root cause
Other
Status
Terminated
Product code
MEH
Quantity affected
16
Distribution
Product was distributed to hospitals and Howmedica Branch reps throughout the US.
Date initiated
2002-11-12
Date posted
2002-12-19
Date terminated
2003-04-04
Location
Rutherford, NJ

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