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Command Instrument Broach Handle. Used in Total Hip Arthroplasty. Catalog Number: 6266-0-100

FDA device recall Z-0919-2013 · posted 2013-03-08 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
Stryker Howmedica Osteonics Corp.
Reason for recall
Reports of handle fracture and subsequent disassociation of cam assembly subcomponents during use.
Action taken
Stryker Orthopaedics sent an "URGENT MEDICAL DEVICE RECALL NOTIFICATION" dated December 20, 2012 to all affected customers. The letter identified the product, problem, and actions to be taken by the customers. Contact the firm at (201) 972-2100 for questions regarding this issue.
Root cause
Process control
Status
Terminated
Product code
LXH
Quantity affected
48 units
Distribution
Nationwide Distribution.
Date initiated
2012-12-20
Date posted
2013-03-08
Date terminated
2015-09-30
Location
Mahwah, NJ

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