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Versafitcup Impacting Ring recallZ-0878-2013 · Medacta Usa Inc · initiated Jan 15, 2010

Class II Terminated All recalls posted in February 2013

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  1. Compare the model, catalog and lot or serial numbers on your device or its packaging with the code information below. A recall usually covers only specific models or lots.
  2. If yours is listed, follow the instructions from Medacta Usa Inc or your healthcare provider. The company's action is summarized under what the company is doing.
  3. Do not stop using a prescribed or implanted device on your own — talk to your healthcare provider first.

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Why it was recalled

Medacta USA is recalling Versafitcup Impacting Ring because the impaction ring may not fit properly in the implant shell in all cases. This could result in surgical delay potentially increasing possible complications under anesthesia, having to ream up to a larger shell size leaving less bone than planned and repositiong/removal of the shell after initial impaction.

FDA root cause category: Process control

What the company is doing

Medacta USA sent notification letters dated 1/15/10 to Sales Representatives for customers that purchased the Versafitcup Impacting Ring. The letter informed the customers of the problem identified and the actions to be taken. Customers are informed that Medacta USA personnel will contact them by telephone to provide them with a RMA number. Customers are informed that they will receive a new set of redesigned/reworked impacting rings and a second near the end of the January 2010. Customers with questions are instructed to contact the firm at (805) 437-7085.

Recall details

Recall number
Z-0878-2013
Recall class
Class II
Status
Terminated
Initiated by the company
Jan 15, 2010
Posted by the FDA
Feb 23, 2013
Recalling firm
Medacta Usa Inc
Quantity
293 units
Product code
MEH
FDA submissions
K083116
Distribution
Nationwide Distribution including the states of ID, CO, TX, WI, NY, CT, WA, CA, UT, and AZ.

Product description

Versafitcup Impacting Ring Model Number: 01.26.10.0133 (46mm), 01.26.10.0134 (48mm), 01.26.10.0135 (50mm), 01.26.10.0136 (52mm), 01.26.10.0137 (54mm), 01.26.10.0138 (56mm), 01.26.10.0139 (58mm), 01.26.10.0140 (60mm), 01.26.10.0141 (62mm), 01.26.10.0142 (64mm). Designed for cementless use in total hip arthroplasty.

Code information (models, lots, serial numbers)

Reference Number Lot Number Reference Number Lot Number 01.26.10.0133: 095920, 096050, 096050A; 01.26.10.0138: 095925, 096055, 096055A; 01.26.10.0134: 095921, 096051, 096051A; 01.26.10.0139: 095926, 096056, 096056A; 01.26.10.0135: 095922, 096052, 096052A; 01.26.10.0140: 095927, 096057, 096057A; 01.26.10.0136: 095923, 096053, 096053A; 01.26.10.0141: 095928, 096058, 096058A; 01.26.10.0137: 095924, 096054, 096054A; 01.26.10.0142: 095929, 096059, 096059A.

Other devices under the same FDA submission

17 devices cleared under K083116 — the recall does not name any of them by identifier. One submission often covers many models, so they may or may not be affected.

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