| Date Initiated by Firm | October 23, 2012 |
| Date Posted | January 08, 2013 |
| Recall Status1 |
Terminated 3 on September 11, 2013 |
| Recall Number | Z-0656-2013 |
| Recall Event ID |
61718 |
| 510(K)Number | K994366 |
| Product Classification |
Prosthesis, hip, semi-constrained, uncemented, metal/polymer, non-porous, calicum-phosphate - Product Code MEH
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| Product | Accolade TMZF Plus 127 degree Neck Angle V40 Hip Stem #2.5 and Accolade TMZF Plus 127 degree Neck Angle V40 Hip Stem #3.5, Howmedica Osteonics Corp. The intended use is for reconstruction of the head and neck of the femoral joint. |
| Code Information |
Catalog Number: 6021-2530 Lot #40264005 Catalog Number: 6021-3535 Lot #40163005. This lot was not received in the US. |
| FEI Number |
3003070421
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Recalling Firm/ Manufacturer |
Stryker Howmedica Osteonics Corp.
325 Corporate Drive
Mahwah
NJ
07430
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| For Additional Information Contact | Ms. Colleen O'Meara 201-972-2100 |
Manufacturer Reason for Recall | Stryker has received a report that single size 3.5 stem was packaged as size 2.5 stem resulting in a possible product mix. |
FDA Determined Cause 2 | Labeling mix-ups |
| Action | Stryker sent "Urgent Medical Device Recall Notification" letters and product accountability forms via Fed Ex with return receipt on 10/23/12 to branches/agencies and to hospitals and physicians on 10/24/12. The letter described the issue and provided recommended actions to mitigate the risk. Customers can call (201) 972-2100 if questions. |
| Quantity in Commerce | 6021-2530- four units; 6021-3535- |
| Distribution | Nationwide distribution, including the states of NY, NJ, CA and FL. |
| Total Product Life Cycle | TPLC Device Report |
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1 A record in this database is created when a firm initiates a correction or removal action. The record is updated if the FDA identifies a violation and classifies the action as a recall, and it is updated for a final time when the recall is terminated. Learn more about medical device recalls. 2 Per FDA policy, recall cause determinations are subject to modification up to the point of termination of the recall. 3 For details about termination of a recall see Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Title 21 �7.55.
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| 510(K) Database | 510(K)s with Product Code = MEH
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