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FDA device recall Z-0592-2013 · posted 2012-12-20 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm

DePuy Orthopaedics, Inc.

Reason for recall

An Engineering Analysis has determined the Solution Calcar Stem has the potential to result in impingement with a variety of heads. This impingement may not allow the stem and head to lock as intended. The amount of possible impingement varies depending on the femoral head. Worst case condition: Calcar stem with -2mm offset articuleze maximum of 0.937mm radial impingement. It is evident that a

Action taken

Deputh Orthopaedics sent an Urgent Information - Medical Device Recall Notice dated December , 2012, to all affected customers. The letter identified the product, the problem, and the action to be taken by the customer. The notification letter instructed consignees to please cease further distribution or use of products immediately. The purpose of the communication was to inform them of this recall and request acknowledgement of receipt of this letter by their facility. Reconciliation forms should be returned to your DePuy Sales Representative or faxed to the following Fax Number: 574-371-4939. For questions regarding this recall call 574-267-8143.

Root cause

Device Design

Status

Terminated

Product code

LPH

Quantity affected

1732 total all product codes

Distribution

Nationwide Distribution including AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, HI, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT

Date initiated

2012-12-03

Date posted

2012-12-20

Date terminated

2013-11-13

Location

Warsaw, IN

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