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Kinemax Stem Extenders, 80 mm, Product Usage: Kinemax Cemented Stem Extenders are modular components designed to be mate

FDA device recall Z-1614-2015 · posted 2015-05-14 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
Stryker Howmedica Osteonics Corp.
Reason for recall
Stryker received four customer complaints reporting that inside the box labeled part #6476-8-260 (Kinemax Stem Extenders, 80 mm) there was a different part #6476-8-250 (Kinemax Stem Extenders, 40 mm.
Action taken
Stryker Orthopaedics an Urgent Medical Device Recall Letter/Notification Acknowledgement Form dated April 9, 2015 to their affected customers. The recall letter identified the affected product, problem and actions to be taken. Customers are asked to contact their Stryker Orthopaedics Sales Representative to arrange for return of the product if they have any of the affected items. Customers are asked to complete and return the acknowledgement form within 5 days by emailing to: so_m_product_field_action_response@stryker.com or faxed to: 1-855-251-3635. For question call 201-831-6365.
Root cause
Mixed-up of materials/components
Status
Terminated
Product code
JWH
Quantity affected
4 units
Distribution
US Nationwide distribution in the states of MA and RI.
Date initiated
2015-02-27
Date posted
2015-05-14
Date terminated
2016-10-13
Location
Mahwah, NJ

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