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Class 2 Device Recall Versafitcup Double Mobility Liner Inserter |
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Date Initiated by Firm |
May 23, 2011 |
Date Posted |
June 30, 2011 |
Recall Status1 |
Terminated 3 on July 12, 2011 |
Recall Number |
Z-2709-2011 |
Recall Event ID |
59043 |
510(K)Number |
k083116
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Product Classification |
Prothesis, hip, semi-constrained, uncemented, metal/polymer, non-porous, calcium-phosphate - Product Code MEH
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Product |
Product Brand Name: Versafitcup Double Mobility Liner Inserter Product Generic Name: Versafitcup Double Mobility Liner Inserter Model Number: 01.26.10.0018
The hip prosthesis is designed for cementless use in total hip arthroplasty in primary or revision surgery. The patient should be skeletally mature. The patients condition should be due to one or more of: " Severely painful and/or disabled joint: as a result of osteoarthritis, post-traumatic arthritis, rheumatoid arthritis or psoriactic arthritis, Congenital hip dysplasia, Ankylosing spondylitis. " Avascular necrosis of the femoral head. " Acute traumatic fracture of the femoral head or neck. " Failure of previous hip surgery: joint reconstruction, internal fixation, arthrodesis, hemiarthroplasty, surface replacement arthroplasty, or total hip replacement where sufficient bone stock is present. " Dislocation risks. |
Code Information |
Lot code: 105549 |
Recalling Firm/ Manufacturer |
Medacta Usa Inc 4725 Calle Quetzal Ste B Camarillo CA 93012-8429
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For Additional Information Contact |
Adam Gross 858-705-0350
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Manufacturer Reason for Recall |
Medacta International has recently realized that the base of the Liner Inserter Ref 01.26.10.0018
Lot 105549 of the Versafitcup Double Mobility system could become rusty after the washing
procedures. This is due to an incorrect raw material used by one of our suppliers during the
production phase of this lot. For this reason, Medacta International has made the decision to
remove all the pieces
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FDA Determined Cause 2 |
Labeling False and Misleading |
Action |
Medacta USA sent an "URGENT SAFETY NOTIFICATION-VERSAFITCUP DM LINER INSERTER" letter dated May 23, 2011 to all affected customers. The letter describes the product, problem, and the actions to be taken by the customers.
The letter instructs customers to check their inventory for the affected device, immediately sequester it and not use the device in surgery. The letter instructs customers to pack the affected device for shipment to Medacta USA under Return Material Authorization 1590. Customer will receive a replacement within a few days.
Questions regarding this recall are directed to the Director of Regulatory and Quality at 805-437-7085 ext. 26. |
Quantity in Commerce |
Worldwide: 18 pieces. In the USA: 9 pieces |
Distribution |
Worldwide Distribution--USA (nationwide) including the states of CA, ID, IL, and OH, and 9 products to foreign countries. |
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 and Original Applicant = MEDACTA INTERNATIONAL, SA
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