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Hipstar V40 Femoral Stem Howemedica: Benoist Girard et Cie; 203 bd de la Grande Selle B.P.8; 14201 Herouville Saint Clai

FDA device recall Z-0227-2009 · posted 2008-10-31 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
Stryker Howmedica Osteonics Corp.
Reason for recall
The warning label "do not use with heads more than +10, offset" does not appear on 135 degree stem boxes. This warning is contained in the instructions for use.
Action taken
Recall notification letters were sent by Fed Ex on August 20, 2008 to Stryker branches/agencies and Hospital Risk Management departments. Letters to Branches stated the reason for the recall and the potential hazard. Both letters state that it is recommended that physicians follow patients in a manner that is consistent with a physicians routine standard of care for total hip arthroplasty. Contact Stryker Howmedica Osteonics Corp. at 1-201-831-5000 for assistance.
Root cause
Labeling mix-ups
Status
Terminated
Product code
LZO
Quantity affected
77 units
Distribution
Nationwide
Date initiated
2008-08-20
Date posted
2008-10-31
Date terminated
2009-06-01
Location
Mahwah, NJ

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