Class 2 Device Recall RECLAIM DISTAL TAPERED

• Date Initiated by Firm: June 03, 2014
• Date Posted: July 21, 2014
• Recall Status: Terminated on May 17, 2017
• Recall Number: Z-2082-2014
• Recall Event ID: 68440
• 510(K)Number: K102080
• Product Classification: Prosthesis, hip, semi-constrained (metal uncemented acetabular component) - Product Code KWA
• Product: RECLAIM Taper Protector Sleeve. RECLAIM Revision Hip System Orthopedic Manual Surgical Instrument, used to ensure the locking taper surface of the Distal Stem is protected during proximal preparation.
• Code Information: Product # 297500110 Lot # 126559; 126569, 181990, 181995, 224156, 231487, 240683, 260366, 260370, 272820, 272827, 272831 & 272836.
• Recalling Firm/ Manufacturer: DePuy Orthopaedics, Inc.; 700 Orthopaedic Dr; Warsaw IN 46582-3994
• For Additional Information Contact: Tia L. Holmes-Johnson; 574-267-8143
• Manufacturer Reason for Recall: The product can be difficult to remove from the Distal Stem both out of the package and after proximal reaming.
• FDA Determined Cause: Device Design
• Action: DePuy Synthes sent an Urgent Information - Device Correction Notice letter dated June 24, 2014, to all affected customers. The letter identified the product, the problem, and the action to be taken by the customer. Customers were instructed to: 1. Immediate Remedy: Discard the RECLAIM¿ Taper Sleeve Protector instrument before stem implantation. 2. Changes to the literature and IFU: Documents are revised as follows: " RECLAIM¿ Revision Hip Systems Surgical Technique # DSUS/JRC/0614/0200  pages 11, 12, 13, 16, 30, 34, 35 (figure numbering from pages 11 to 27 were also revised): Removed information regarding taper sleeve protector. " RECLAIM¿ Revision Hip Systems Surgical Technique FAQ # DSUS/JRC/0614/0202  pages 1 and 2: Removed information regarding taper sleeve protector. " RECLAIM¿ Revision Hip Systems IFU #090200799 REV E  Page 5: Verbiage will be revised and implemented as soon as possible, depending on regulatory approvals. 3. Change: The company consulted with design surgeons and developed a strategy to eliminate the taper sleeve protector from the system. As a result of removing the taper sleeve protector, the company is evaluating whether there is a need for a protective component to be used during the distribution Customers with questions were instructed to call 574-371-4917. For questions regarding this recall call 574-371-4577.
• Quantity in Commerce: 814 units
• Distribution: Worldwide Distribution - USA including AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WA, WI & WV and Internationally to AUSTRALIA, AUSTRIA, CANADA, CHILE, CHINA, CZECH REPUBLIC, DENMARK, FRANCE, GERMANY, IBERIA, IRELAND, ISRAEL, ITALY, NEW ZEALAND, NORWAY, POLAND, SINGAPORE, SLOVENIA, SOUTH AFRICA, SPAIN, SWITZERLAND & UK.
• Total Product Life Cycle: TPLC Device Report

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• 510(K) Database: 510(K)s with Product Code = KWA and Original Applicant = DEPUY (IRELAND)