Recall record at a glance
| Official record | Z-3100-2017 |
|---|---|
| Category | Medical Device Recalls |
| Classification | Class II |
| FDA record status | Terminated |
| Recalling firm | Smith & Nephew, Inc. |
| Report date | Sep 6, 2017 |
| Recall initiation date | Jul 24, 2017 |
| Quantity | 402 units |
| Location | Memphis, TN, United States |
Official product description
smith&nephew POLARSTEM(TM) Femoral Stems with Ti/HA (Standard, Lateral, Valgus and Collar), REF 76102260, NON STERILE, QTY: (1), Rx only The subject cardan is used in conjunction with a curved stem impactor used to implant the POLARSTEM hip stem. The hip stem is mounted on the screw at the tip of the instrument, and the stem is then impacted into the femur. After impaction, the surgeon uses a knob at the end of the cardan to unscrew the implanted stem from the instrument
Why the product was recalled
The Cardan joint of the Polarstem Cardan could potentially fracture or functionally fail after multiple procedures.
Distribution information
Worldwide Distribution - US (Nationwide) and Internationally to Australia, Belgium, Norway, and Switzerland.
How to read the classification
FDA Class II indicates a situation in which use of or exposure to the product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or where the probability of serious consequences is remote. The classification shown here comes from the FDA record.
Additional record details
Recall type: Voluntary: Firm initiated. Initial notification: Letter.
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