FDAFDA · Food and drugs·Recall number Z-0589-2013
SOL SYS R 9IN CALC 2.25/18 Packaging: Product is packed within a poly protector, with protection added as needed for fragile points. The entire stem is then placed within a foam sleeve for added protection. The assembly is then placed and sealed in an inner and outer tray for aseptic transfer. The sealed package is placed into a folding carton, labeled, and shrink wrapped. Intended Use: SOLUTION System Calcar Stems are used in total hip arthroplasty (THA) to provide increased patient mobility and reduce pain by replacing the damaged hip joint articulation in patients where there is evidence of sufficient sound bone to seat and support the components.
Published December 26, 2012 · Recall initiated: December 3, 2012
Status when published: Terminated — openFDA updates weekly, so this field may not reflect the current status. Always confirm with the official notice.
What's the hazard
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
What to do
Voluntary: Firm initiated · Letter
Recall details
- Manufacturer
- DePuy Orthopaedics, Inc.
- Distributor
- 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, VA, VT, WA, WI, and WY and GUAYNABO, PR
- Lot
- Product Code: 157226180 and Lot codes: 118843, A31E61000, B12LF1000, B2PAW1000, BC4HS1000, C5FH91000, C76FD1000, CK3FM1000, DG4FX1000, E6BKV1, ER8L21000, X34C41000, X49FG1000, X4SE81000, X4SE91000, X53B21000, YF4A61000, YF4A71000, YF4A7A000, YG4AH1000, YG4AHA000, YH9E51000, and YH9E5A000.
- Risk classification
- Class II
- Area (FDA)
- device
- Country
- United States
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