| | Class 2 Recall Versafitcup Total Hip System-Impacting Ring |  |
| Date Posted |
February 23, 2013 |
| Recall Number |
Z-0878-2013 |
| Product |
Versafitcup Impacting Ring
Model Number: 01.26.10.0133 (46mm), 01.26.10.0134 (48mm), 01.26.10.0135 (50mm), 01.26.10.0136 (52mm), 01.26.10.0137 (54mm), 01.26.10.0138 (56mm), 01.26.10.0139 (58mm), 01.26.10.0140 (60mm), 01.26.10.0141 (62mm), 01.26.10.0142 (64mm).
Designed for cementless use in total hip arthroplasty. |
| Code Information |
Reference Number Lot Number Reference Number Lot Number
01.26.10.0133: 095920, 096050, 096050A;
01.26.10.0138: 095925, 096055, 096055A;
01.26.10.0134: 095921, 096051, 096051A;
01.26.10.0139: 095926, 096056, 096056A;
01.26.10.0135: 095922, 096052, 096052A;
01.26.10.0140: 095927, 096057, 096057A;
01.26.10.0136: 095923, 096053, 096053A;
01.26.10.0141: 095928, 096058, 096058A;
01.26.10.0137: 095924, 096054, 096054A;
01.26.10.0142: 095929, 096059, 096059A.
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Recalling Firm/ Manufacturer |
Medacta Usa Inc 4725 Calle Quetzal Ste B Camarillo, California 93012-8429 |
Reason for Recall |
Medacta USA is recalling Versafitcup Impacting Ring because the impaction ring may not fit properly in the implant shell in all cases. This could result in surgical delay potentially increasing possible complications under anesthesia, having to ream up to a larger shell size leaving less bone than planned and repositiong/removal of the shell after initial impaction.
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| Action |
Medacta USA sent notification letters dated 1/15/10 to Sales Representatives for customers that purchased the Versafitcup Impacting Ring. The letter informed the customers of the problem identified and the actions to be taken. Customers are informed that Medacta USA personnel will contact them by telephone to provide them with a RMA number. Customers are informed that they will receive a new set of redesigned/reworked impacting rings and a second near the end of the January 2010. Customers with questions are instructed to contact the firm at (805) 437-7085. |
| Quantity in Commerce |
293 units |
| Distribution |
Nationwide Distribution including the states of ID, CO, TX, WI, NY, CT, WA, CA, UT, and AZ. |
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