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Trident Acetabular System Surgical Protocol. Instructions for use of hip prosthesis. Literature Number LSP55.

FDA device recall Z-1703-2009 · posted 2009-08-04 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
Stryker Howmedica Osteonics Corp.
Reason for recall
The Surgical Protocol has been modified to create separate and distinct surgical protocols, one for the Trident PSL Shell (LSP68) and one for the Trident Hemispherical Shell (LSP69) in order to clarify and highlight the differences in reaming technique.
Action taken
Stryker sent Urgent - Product Correction - Surgical Protocol letters by Federal Express on June 9, 2009 to all Stryker branches/agencies, hospital Risk Management, hospital Chief of Orthopaedics, surgeons and all foreign consignees.
Root cause
Labeling design
Status
Terminated
Product code
MRA
Quantity affected
2376 in USA, 1326 internationally
Distribution
Worldwide distribution.
Date initiated
2009-06-09
Date posted
2009-08-04
Date terminated
2012-05-08
Location
Mahwah, NJ

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