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Class 2 Device Recall Rejuvenate Broach |
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Date Initiated by Firm |
January 25, 2008 |
Date Posted |
September 19, 2008 |
Recall Status1 |
Terminated 3 on September 22, 2008 |
Recall Number |
Z-2349-2008 |
Recall Event ID |
49087 |
Product Classification |
Broach - Product Code HTQ
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Product |
Rejuvenate Broach Catalog No: 1601-1005, 1601-1006, 1601-1007, 1601-1008, 1601-1009, 1601-1010 Stryker Orthopaedics, Mahwah, NJ. 07430
Contours the proximal femur to the geometry of the stem to provide a complimentary fit of the stem to the bone.The broaches are designed with a series of teeth that are intended to seat against highly densified cancellous bone for the interference press-fit in the uncemented application. |
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Recalling Firm/ Manufacturer |
Stryker Howmedica Osteonics Corp. 325 Corporate Dr Mahwah NJ 07430-2002
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For Additional Information Contact |
Karen Aremia 201-831-5000
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Manufacturer Reason for Recall |
Rejuvenate Broach system was designed in a manner that may result in the potential for a medical calcar fracture.
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FDA Determined Cause 2 |
Device Design |
Action |
Stryker notified all branches and agencies to return the product on January 25, 2008. A formal recall letter was not written as all product was in their control. |
Quantity in Commerce |
78 devices |
Distribution |
Nationwide Distribution. |
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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