Class 2 Device Recall Pinnacle Cancellous Screw

• Date Initiated by Firm: November 28, 2012
• Date Posted: December 19, 2012
• Recall Status: Terminated on March 20, 2013
• Recall Number: Z-0569-2013
• Recall Event ID: 62764
• 510(K)Number: K000306
• Product Classification: Prosthesis, hip, semi-constrained, metal/polymer, porous uncemented - Product Code LPH
• Product: Pinnacle Cancellous Screw Packaging: Product is housed within a polyurethane protector; this is placed inside an uncoated Tyvek/PET peel pouch and sealed. This package is placed into a paperboard carton, labeled and shrink-wrapped. PINNACLE CANCELLOUS Bone Screws are ancillary fixation devices used in total hip arthroplasties. These screws are used to secure PINNACLE ACETABULAR Shell implants to the acetabulum via screw holes designed in the shell. Intended Use: This product is indicated for use in total hip replacement procedures for patients suffering severe pain and disability due to structural damage in the hip joint from rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, post-traumatic arthritis, collagen disorders, avascular necrosis, and nonunion of femoral fractures.
• Code Information: Catalog number: 121708500 and Lot numbers: 227619, 227620, 227621, 227622, 227627, 227630, 227646, 227650, 227651, and 227656.
• Recalling Firm/ Manufacturer: DePuy Orthopaedics, Inc.; 700 Orthopaedic Dr; Warsaw IN 46582-3994
• For Additional Information Contact: 574-267-8143
• Manufacturer Reason for Recall: DePuy Orthopaedics, Inc. is issuing a voluntary recall of ten lots of the Pinnacle Cancellous Screw due to an incorrect description on the label. The label description reads Pinnacle Cannulated Screw and should read Pinnacle Cancellous Screw.
• FDA Determined Cause: Labeling Change Control
• Action: The firm, DePuy Orthopedics, Inc., sent an "URGENT INFORMATION - MEDICAL DEVICE RECALL NOTICE" dated July 2012 to its customers via email and mail. The notice described the product, problem and actions to be taken. The customers were instructed to determine whether they would like to retain and use the product or return affected product to DePuy in Warsaw, IN, and to complete and return the Reconciliation forms to your DePuy Sales Representative or by fax to: 574-371-4939. DePuy sales representatives are expected to aid customers in returning of recalled products. For questions about recall information provided, please contact the Manager, Post-Market Surveillance, 574-372-7333 (M-F; 8 am - 5 pm EDT.)
• Quantity in Commerce: 118 units
• Distribution: Nationwide distribution: USA states of: GA, MA, MN, SC and VA.
• Total Product Life Cycle: TPLC Device Report

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• 510(K) Database: 510(K)s with Product Code = LPH