Class 2 Device Recall Stryker RadioCapitellum, Capitellum

• Date Initiated by Firm: June 24, 2015
• Date Posted: August 20, 2015
• Recall Status: Terminated on April 29, 2016
• Recall Number: Z-2428-2015
• Recall Event ID: 71676
• 510(K)Number: K070236
• Product Classification: Prosthesis, elbow, semi-constrained, cemented - Product Code JDB
• Product: Radio-Capitellum, Capitellum, Left, Large, Do Not Reuse, Rx Only. Indicated for use in the elbow for reduction or relief of pain and/or improved elbow function in skeletally mature patients.
• Code Information: Part Number: 410-0000 (Radio Capitellum Large, Left) - Lot #'s 18832, 22193201, 22193202, 22193203, 22258301,22957101, 23853901, 19069-S2, 19077-S2 and 19155S2; Part Number: 410-0001 (Radio Capitellum Small, Left) - Lot #'s18833, 18834, 22193302, 22193303, 22766801, 2295601 and 23853101; Part Number: 410-0002 (Radio Capitellum Large, Right) - Lot #'s18835, 18836, 22193401, 22193402, 22193403, 22766901, 22956301, 23853201 and 19074-S2; Part Number: 410-0003 (Radio Capitellum Small, Right) - Lot #'s 18565, 22193501, 22193502, 22193503, 22767001, 22956401 and 23853301
• Recalling Firm/ Manufacturer: Stryker Howmedica Osteonics Corp.; 325 Corporate Dr; Mahwah NJ 07430-2006
• For Additional Information Contact: Mr. Paul Jahnke; 201-831-5826
• Manufacturer Reason for Recall: Stryker is recalling rHead, uHead, Sigmoid Notch, Remotion, Radio Capitellum because packaging integrity (sterile barrier) of the packaging type KIT I may potentially be compromised by transportation.
• FDA Determined Cause: Packaging change control
• Action: Branches/Agencies were notified by Stryker of this action by e-mails on June 24, 2015 and an Urgent Medical Device Removal Letter/Acknowledgement Response Form dated June 25, 2015 was sent to the attention of the Risk Manager.
• Quantity in Commerce: 16992 total
• Distribution: Worldwide Distribution.
• Total Product Life Cycle: TPLC Device Report

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