U.S. data is current through June 2018. All of the data comes from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, except for the category Manufacturer Parent Company.
The Parent Company was added by ICIJ.
The parent company information is based on 2017 public records.
Notas adicionales en la data
Semi-Constrained Metal/Polymer Cemented Hip Prosthesis - Product Code JDI
Causa
Curvature discrepancy --the radius of curvature may be out of specification to varying degrees causing a discrepency in the stem curvature between trials and implants.
Acción
On November 26, 2007, Stryker Sent Urgent Product Recall notification letters to Stryker Agencies/Branches and hospitals (OR Supervisor) by Federal Express. The notification requested that all inventory be examined and returned. Returning instructions were provided in the letter. Questions concerning this recall are being addressed by contacting the Regulatory Compliance Hotline at (201) 831-6633.
U.S. data is current through June 2018. All of the data comes from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, except for the category Manufacturer Parent Company.
The Parent Company was added by ICIJ.
The parent company information is based on 2017 public records.
Notas adicionales en la data
Semi-Constrained Metal/Polymer Cemented Hip Prosthesis - Product Code JDI
Causa
Curvature discrepancy --the radius of curvature may be out of specification to varying degrees causing a discrepency in the stem curvature between trials and implants.
Acción
On November 26, 2007, Stryker Sent Urgent Product Recall notification letters to Stryker Agencies/Branches and hospitals (OR Supervisor) by Federal Express. The notification requested that all inventory be examined and returned. Returning instructions were provided in the letter. Questions concerning this recall are being addressed by contacting the Regulatory Compliance Hotline at (201) 831-6633.
U.S. data is current through June 2018. All of the data comes from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, except for the category Manufacturer Parent Company.
The Parent Company was added by ICIJ.
The parent company information is based on 2017 public records.
Notas adicionales en la data
Semi-Constrained Metal/Polymer Cemented Hip Prosthesis - Product Code JDI
Causa
Curvature discrepancy -- the radius of curvature may be out of specification to varying degrees causing a discrepency in the stem curvature between trials and implants.
Acción
On November 26, 2007, Stryker Sent Urgent Product Recall notification letters to Stryker Agencies/Branches and hospitals (OR Supervisor) by Federal Express. The notification requested that all inventory be examined and returned. Returning instructions were provided in the letter. Questions concerning this recall are being addressed by contacting the Regulatory Compliance Hotline at (201) 831-6633.
U.S. data is current through June 2018. All of the data comes from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, except for the category Manufacturer Parent Company.
The Parent Company was added by ICIJ.
The parent company information is based on 2017 public records.
Notas adicionales en la data
Semi-Constrained Metal/Polymer Cemented Hip Prosthesis - Product Code JDI
Causa
Curvature discrepancy -- the radius of curvature may be out of specification to varying degrees causing a discrepency in the stem curvature between trials and implants.
Acción
On November 26, 2007, Stryker Sent Urgent Product Recall notification letters to Stryker Agencies/Branches and hospitals (OR Supervisor) by Federal Express. The notification requested that all inventory be examined and returned. Returning instructions were provided in the letter. Questions concerning this recall are being addressed by contacting the Regulatory Compliance Hotline at (201) 831-6633.
U.S. data is current through June 2018. All of the data comes from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, except for the category Manufacturer Parent Company.
The Parent Company was added by ICIJ.
The parent company information is based on 2017 public records.
Notas adicionales en la data
Semi-Constrained Metal/Polymer Cemented Hip Prosthesis - Product Code JDI
Causa
Curvature discrepancy -- the radius of curvature may be out of specification to varying degrees causing a discrepency in the stem curvature between trials and implants.
Acción
On November 26, 2007, Stryker Sent Urgent Product Recall notification letters to Stryker Agencies/Branches and hospitals (OR Supervisor) by Federal Express. The notification requested that all inventory be examined and returned. Returning instructions were provided in the letter. Questions concerning this recall are being addressed by contacting the Regulatory Compliance Hotline at (201) 831-6633.
U.S. data is current through June 2018. All of the data comes from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, except for the category Manufacturer Parent Company.
The Parent Company was added by ICIJ.
The parent company information is based on 2017 public records.
Notas adicionales en la data
Semi-Constrained Metal/Polymer Cemented Hip Prosthesis - Product Code JDI
Causa
Curvature discrepancy -- the radius of curvature may be out of specification to varying degrees causing a discrepency in the stem curvature between trials and implants.
Acción
On November 26, 2007, Stryker Sent Urgent Product Recall notification letters to Stryker Agencies/Branches and hospitals (OR Supervisor) by Federal Express. The notification requested that all inventory be examined and returned. Returning instructions were provided in the letter. Questions concerning this recall are being addressed by contacting the Regulatory Compliance Hotline at (201) 831-6633.
U.S. data is current through June 2018. All of the data comes from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, except for the category Manufacturer Parent Company.
The Parent Company was added by ICIJ.
The parent company information is based on 2017 public records.
Notas adicionales en la data
Semi-Constrained Metal/Polymer Cemented Hip Prosthesis - Product Code JDI
Causa
Curvature discrepancy -- the radius of curvature may be out of specification to varying degrees causing a discrepency in the stem curvature between trials and implants.
Acción
On November 26, 2007, Stryker Sent Urgent Product Recall notification letters to Stryker Agencies/Branches and hospitals (OR Supervisor) by Federal Express. The notification requested that all inventory be examined and returned. Returning instructions were provided in the letter. Questions concerning this recall are being addressed by contacting the Regulatory Compliance Hotline at (201) 831-6633.
U.S. data is current through June 2018. All of the data comes from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, except for the category Manufacturer Parent Company.
The Parent Company was added by ICIJ.
The parent company information is based on 2017 public records.
Notas adicionales en la data
Semi-Constrained Metal/Polymer Cemented Hip Prosthesis - Product Code JDI
Causa
Curvature discrepancy -- the radius of curvature may be out of specification to varying degrees causing a discrepency in the stem curvature between trials and implants.
Acción
On November 26, 2007, Stryker Sent Urgent Product Recall notification letters to Stryker Agencies/Branches and hospitals (OR Supervisor) by Federal Express. The notification requested that all inventory be examined and returned. Returning instructions were provided in the letter. Questions concerning this recall are being addressed by contacting the Regulatory Compliance Hotline at (201) 831-6633.
U.S. data is current through June 2018. All of the data comes from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, except for the category Manufacturer Parent Company.
The Parent Company was added by ICIJ.
The parent company information is based on 2017 public records.
Notas adicionales en la data
Semi-Constrained Metal/Polymer Cemented Hip Prosthesis - Product Code JDI
Causa
Curvature discrepancy -- the radius of curvature may be out of specification to varying degrees causing a discrepency in the stem curvature between trials and implants.
Acción
On November 26, 2007, Stryker Sent Urgent Product Recall notification letters to Stryker Agencies/Branches and hospitals (OR Supervisor) by Federal Express. The notification requested that all inventory be examined and returned. Returning instructions were provided in the letter. Questions concerning this recall are being addressed by contacting the Regulatory Compliance Hotline at (201) 831-6633.
U.S. data is current through June 2018. All of the data comes from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, except for the category Manufacturer Parent Company.
The Parent Company was added by ICIJ.
The parent company information is based on 2017 public records.
Notas adicionales en la data
Semi-Constrained Metal/Polymer Cemented Hip Prosthesis - Product Code JDI
Causa
Curvature discrepancy -- the radius of curvature may be out of specification to varying degrees causing a discrepency in the stem curvature between trials and implants.
Acción
On November 26, 2007, Stryker Sent Urgent Product Recall notification letters to Stryker Agencies/Branches and hospitals (OR Supervisor) by Federal Express. The notification requested that all inventory be examined and returned. Returning instructions were provided in the letter. Questions concerning this recall are being addressed by contacting the Regulatory Compliance Hotline at (201) 831-6633.
U.S. data is current through June 2018. All of the data comes from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, except for the category Manufacturer Parent Company.
The Parent Company was added by ICIJ.
The parent company information is based on 2017 public records.
Notas adicionales en la data
Tibial Tray - Product Code JWH
Causa
Mislabeled as to size: package labeled as containing a 67 mm tray actually contains a 75 mm tray and vice versa.
Acción
Consignees were notified via an Urgent Medical Device Recall Notice dated 12/12/07 to cease use of the product and to return it.
U.S. data is current through June 2018. All of the data comes from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, except for the category Manufacturer Parent Company.
The Parent Company was added by ICIJ.
The parent company information is based on 2017 public records.
Notas adicionales en la data
Tibial Tray - Product Code JWH
Causa
Mislabeled as to size: package labeled as containing a 67 mm tray actually contains a 75 mm tray and vice versa.
Acción
Consignees were notified via an Urgent Medical Device Recall Notice dated 12/12/07 to cease use of the product and to return it.
U.S. data is current through June 2018. All of the data comes from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, except for the category Manufacturer Parent Company.
The Parent Company was added by ICIJ.
The parent company information is based on 2017 public records.
Notas adicionales en la data
Femur Prosthesis Surgical Literature - Product Code JDI
Causa
The gmrs proximal femoral surgical protocol states " the gmrs proximal femoral components are fully compatabile with all stryker v40 femoral heads." this statement is incorrect and conflicts with the alumina head label and packaging insert.
Acción
Stryker sent Urgent Product Recall notification letters and Product Accountability forms via FedEx on 12/21/2007, return receipt requested.
An Urgent Product Recall letter dated 1/7/2008, was sent to surgeons who are GMRS users, advising that the GMRS Proximal femoral components are not compatible with Alumina ceramic heads.
U.S. data is current through June 2018. All of the data comes from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, except for the category Manufacturer Parent Company.
The Parent Company was added by ICIJ.
The parent company information is based on 2017 public records.
Notas adicionales en la data
arthroscope - Product Code HRX
Causa
Incorrect labeling information: product may contain inappropriate information in its label insert that refers to the product's use with energy delivering instrumentation.
Acción
Consignees were first notified by phone on 12/19/2007. A follow up Urgent Label Insert Recall Notification letter was sent via certified mail on/about 12/28/2007. Consignees were instructed to remove the subject label inserts from the affected product in inventory, replace with the enclosed revised label inserts and to complete the attached Recall and Accountability Form. The incorrect label inserts were to be returned, via package provided to Myelotec.
U.S. data is current through June 2018. All of the data comes from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, except for the category Manufacturer Parent Company.
The Parent Company was added by ICIJ.
The parent company information is based on 2017 public records.
Notas adicionales en la data
arthroscope - Product Code HRX
Causa
Incorrect labeling information: product may contain inappropriate information in its label insert that refers to the product's use with energy delivering instrumentation.
Acción
Consignees were first notified by phone on 12/19/2007. A follow up Urgent Label Insert Recall Notification letter was sent via certified mail on/about 12/28/2007. Consignees were instructed to remove the subject label inserts from the affected product in inventory, replace with the enclosed revised label inserts and to complete the attached Recall and Accountability Form. The incorrect label inserts were to be returned, via package provided to Myelotec.
U.S. data is current through June 2018. All of the data comes from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, except for the category Manufacturer Parent Company.
The Parent Company was added by ICIJ.
The parent company information is based on 2017 public records.
Insertion/removal difficulties: the baseplate impactor/extractor may not assemble/disassemble easily to the baseplate.
Acción
Consignees were notified via an Important Market Withdrawal Letter sent 2/25/05. The letter instructed users to fax a Product Accountability Form to the recalling firm identifying any affected products and to return them to the firm. The letter informed users that the products will be reworked and returned at a later date. The letter also identified other products that could be used as replacements. For additional information, contact 201-831-5825 or 201-831-5110.
U.S. data is current through June 2018. All of the data comes from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, except for the category Manufacturer Parent Company.
The Parent Company was added by ICIJ.
The parent company information is based on 2017 public records.
Notas adicionales en la data
bone cement accessory - Product Code JDZ
Causa
Sterility may be compromised, as the packaging may have channels in the packaging seal.
Acción
Stryker notified consignees via Medical Device Recall Notification letter dated 1/10/08 to quarantine the product and to return it.
U.S. data is current through June 2018. All of the data comes from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, except for the category Manufacturer Parent Company.
The Parent Company was added by ICIJ.
The parent company information is based on 2017 public records.
Notas adicionales en la data
Instrument for hip prosthesis acetabular cup component. - Product Code LXH
Causa
The weld at the lock location may fracture during impaction.
Acción
Biomet notified distributors and medical facilities by letter dated 1/16/08. Distributors with distributor-owned instruments at medical facilities were notified by email on 1/17/08, and provided with a letter to present to their associated medical facilities describing the recall.
U.S. data is current through June 2018. All of the data comes from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, except for the category Manufacturer Parent Company.
The Parent Company was added by ICIJ.
The parent company information is based on 2017 public records.
Notas adicionales en la data
Instrument for hip prosthesis acetabular cup component. - Product Code LXH
Causa
The weld at the lock location may fracture during impaction.
Acción
Biomet notified distributors and medical facilities by letter dated 1/16/08. Distributors with distributor-owned instruments at medical facilities were notified by email on 1/17/08, and provided with a letter to present to their associated medical facilities describing the recall.
U.S. data is current through June 2018. All of the data comes from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, except for the category Manufacturer Parent Company.
The Parent Company was added by ICIJ.
The parent company information is based on 2017 public records.
Notas adicionales en la data
Instrument for hip prosthesis acetabular cup component. - Product Code LXH
Causa
The weld at the lock location may fracture during impaction.
Acción
Biomet notified distributors and medical facilities by letter dated 1/16/08. Distributors with distributor-owned instruments at medical facilities were notified by email on 1/17/08, and provided with a letter to present to their associated medical facilities describing the recall.
U.S. data is current through June 2018. All of the data comes from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, except for the category Manufacturer Parent Company.
The Parent Company was added by ICIJ.
The parent company information is based on 2017 public records.
Notas adicionales en la data
Arthoscope - Product Code HRX
Causa
Slider lock failure - the acl workstation slider, a component of the acl workstation, does not consistently lock into the acl workstation base.
Acción
On January 9, 2008, sales representatives were notified via telephone. All consignees were mailed an Urgent: Device Removal notice, dated January 10, 2008. The firm requested that any affected inventory in stock be quarantined and returned to Stryker Endoscopy for destruction. A response form with return postage was included with notification mailed to all consignees.
U.S. data is current through June 2018. All of the data comes from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, except for the category Manufacturer Parent Company.
The Parent Company was added by ICIJ.
The parent company information is based on 2017 public records.
Notas adicionales en la data
hip prosthesis acetabular component - Product Code MEH
Causa
Foreign material: some of the parts tested exceeded stryker orthopaedics internal acceptance criteria for manufacturing residuals.
Acción
Recall notification letters were sent to Stryker Branches/agencies, OR Supervisors and Chief of Orthopaedics on 1/21/08. A Patient information sheet was sent on 2/4/08 to surgeons and hospitals. Per call with Center 2/4/08, recall letter to be revised and RES updated upon receipt.
The letter was revised and sent on February 28, 2008 to include Trident PSL Acetabular shells. This letter was sent to Risk Management at hospitals and included the scope of the recall , the potential hazard and recommendation to physicians to monitor patients consistent with care for those receiving total hip replacement. It was also sent to surgeons and a revised letter to Stryker branches. A product acknowledgement form was included in all letters to indicate receipt of letter and quantity of product on hand, if applicable.
U.S. data is current through June 2018. All of the data comes from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, except for the category Manufacturer Parent Company.
The Parent Company was added by ICIJ.
The parent company information is based on 2017 public records.
Notas adicionales en la data
Template for Clinical Use - Product Code HWT
Causa
The instrument's sizing line is in the wrong place.
Acción
Distributors were notified via Urgent Medical Device Removal Notice letter dated 2/12/08 to locate the instruments in their possession and at hospital sites and to return them to Biomet. Hospitals with the instruments on hand will be provided with a recall letter dated 2/12/08 which describes the nature of the problem and the removal of these instruments. The Puerto Rico consignee was notified by Biomet UK, Ltd. via letter on 2/26/08.
U.S. data is current through June 2018. All of the data comes from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, except for the category Manufacturer Parent Company.
The Parent Company was added by ICIJ.
The parent company information is based on 2017 public records.
Notas adicionales en la data
Knee Prosthesis - Product Code JWH
Causa
Mislabeled: the packaging of the two products was mixed up, resulting in the products being labeled with an incorrect size. if implanted, the product may not fit properly, which could require repeat surgery. the problem could also result in a delay in the procedure.
Acción
Distributors were notified via recall letter (Urgent Medical Device Removal Notice) dated 2/12/08 to locate the devices in their possession and at hospital sites, discontinue use, and return them to Biomet. Hospitals having received the devices will be provided with a recall letter dated 2/12/08 which describes the nature of the problem and the removal of these instruments. A third letter dated 2/12/08 was provided for implanting physicians.
U.S. data is current through June 2018. All of the data comes from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, except for the category Manufacturer Parent Company.
The Parent Company was added by ICIJ.
The parent company information is based on 2017 public records.
Notas adicionales en la data
Knee Prosthesis - Product Code JWH
Causa
Mislabeled: the packaging of the two products was mixed up, resulting in the products being labeled with an incorrect size. if implanted, the product may not fit properly, which could require repeat surgery. the problem could also result in a delay in the procedure.
Acción
Distributors were notified via recall letter (Urgent Medical Device Removal Notice) dated 2/12/08 to locate the devices in their possession and at hospital sites, discontinue use, and return them to Biomet. Hospitals having received the devices will be provided with a recall letter dated 2/12/08 which describes the nature of the problem and the removal of these instruments. A third letter dated 2/12/08 was provided for implanting physicians.