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LIMA Modular Revision Hip Stem Model 428-01-050_110 Product Usage: The Modular Revision Femoral hip stem is made up of a

FDA device recall Z-1191-2017 · posted 2017-02-11 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
Encore Medical, Lp
Reason for recall
Lima Proximal Bodies were inadvertently re-sterilized. The safety screw which affixes the distal and proximal bodies of the stem includes a thread-locking plug made from UHMWPE, which is not approved for repeated gamma sterilization.
Action taken
DJO Global sent an Urgent Field Safety Notice letter dated January 10, 2017 to customers. The letter identified the affected product, problem and actions to be taken. Customers were asked to complete the Acknowledgement and receipt Form. Customers were instructed to contact Customer Service at 1-800-456-8696 to explore options for a replacement order.
Root cause
Nonconforming Material/Component
Status
Terminated
Product code
KWA
Quantity affected
13 devices
Distribution
US Nationwide - US Nationwide in the states of MS, OH, RI, NY, OK, TX, CA, HI
Date initiated
2017-01-10
Date posted
2017-02-11
Date terminated
2017-03-31
Location
Austin, TX

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Related 510(k) clearances

RecordFirmDate
DJO SURGICAL REVISION FEMORAL HIP SYSTEM, MODEL 428-14/24-140/200; 428-00-050/110; (K092331)Encore Medical L.P.2010-03-03