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OmniFit HFx Sell Sheets, Literature Number LHFX-SS rev 1. The device consists of a pattern or guide intended for medical

FDA device recall Z-2055-2008 · posted 2008-09-16 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
Stryker Howmedica Osteonics Corp.
Reason for recall
The OmniFit HFx Templates were produced without a warning statement indicating a potential function of fit issue when using -3mm and -5mm heads or sleeves on certain stems.
Action taken
Notification letters and Product Accountability Forms were sent to consignees via Fed-ex on March 9, 2005 with return receipt. An advisory notice was sent to Canada and International distributors on March 9, 2005. For information on this recall, contact Rita Intorrella at 201-831-5825 or Greg Schack at 201-831-5399.
Root cause
Process control
Status
Terminated
Product code
HWT
Quantity affected
Sell sheets: 1919, Cutting Edge Advantage Brochure: 810
Distribution
Worldwide
Date initiated
2005-03-09
Date posted
2008-09-16
Date terminated
2008-09-24
Location
Mahwah, NJ

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