Recall record at a glance
| Official record | Z-1241-2015 |
|---|---|
| Category | Medical Device Recalls |
| Classification | Class II |
| FDA record status | Terminated |
| Recalling firm | Stryker Howmedica Osteonics Corp. |
| Report date | Mar 11, 2015 |
| Recall initiation date | Feb 3, 2015 |
| Quantity | 9 units |
| Location | Mahwah, NJ, United States |
Official product description
LFT v40 Femoral Head; Catalog Number 6260-9-032; V40 CoCr LFit Head 32mm/-4. Designed to be assembled onto a femoral hip stem trunnion during surgery for a total hip arthroplasty.
Why the product was recalled
Three customer complaints were received for the same batch of V40 LFIT Vitallium femoral heads (part number 6260-9-032, lot 48681201) alleging that the femoral head couldn't be assembled with its corresponding V40 stem trunnion.
Distribution information
Distributed in the states of GA, MA, NC, NY & PA.
How to read the classification
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Additional record details
Recall type: Voluntary: Firm initiated. Initial notification: Letter.
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