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Trident Acetabular Hip System Polyethylene Inserts, Stryker Orthopaedics, multiple sizes, Mahwah, NJ. Intended for use i

FDA device recall Z-0909-2010 · posted 2010-03-02 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
Stryker Howmedica Osteonics Corp.
Reason for recall
Stryker Orthopaedics became aware of a potential anomaly related to the packaging process of referenced lots of X# polyethylene used on Scorpio, Triathlon and Trident inserts.
Action taken
Stryker Orthopaedics issued an "Important Market Withdrawal" notification dated February 17, 2007 via federal express. Consignees were informed of the affected product and asked to retrieve, reconcile and return product via Return Material Authorization to the firm. For further information, contact Stryker Orthopaedics Quality Assurance at 1-201-831-5825.
Root cause
Process design
Status
Terminated
Product code
LPH
Quantity affected
594 units total - all products.
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution -- United States and Canada.
Date initiated
2006-02-17
Date posted
2010-03-02
Date terminated
2010-03-03
Location
Mahwah, NJ

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RecordFirmDate
TRIDENT ACETABULAR SYSTEM (K033716)Howmedica Osteonics Corp.2005-02-10