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Dur Pca Mtk Rev Ins Rt recallZ-0921-2024 · Howmedica Osteonics Corp. · initiated Dec 1, 2023

Open, Classified

Is my device affected?

  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 Howmedica Osteonics Corp. 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.

Where to find your model and lot numbers · What recall classes and statuses mean

Why it was recalled

Product manufactured using UHMWPE raw material over 5 years of age has the potential for elevated levels of oxidation. Oxidation within UHMWPE can have an impact on its material properties.

FDA root cause category: Nonconforming Material/Component

What the company is doing

Stryker issued Urgent Medical Device Recall Letter (Product Field Action #: 3306872)through third party Sedgwick via UPS on 12/1/23. Letter states reason for recall, health risk and action to take: Please inform users of this Urgent Medical Device Recall and forward this notice to all individuals who need to be made aware. 2. Immediately check all stock areas and/or operating room storage to determine if any devices from the affected product list are at your facility. 3. Quarantine and discontinue use of the affected product in Part/Lot Number Attachment: PFA 3306872 starting on page 3. 4. Complete and sign the enclosed Urgent Medical Device Recall Business Reply Form and email to [email protected] 5. Please contact your Local Sales Office or your Stryker Sales Representative directly for product replacement and inventory questions. 6. Please return ALL affected product to: Stryker Orthopaedics/PFA Product Returns Attn: Distribution Inventory Team 325 Corporate Drive Dock M-East Mahwah, NJ 07430 Ref. PFA 3306872; Please include Tracking information on the package. If you have any questions or concerns after reviewing this letter, please contact Customer Service at (201) 831-5000. For questions pertaining to the recall, email [email protected]

Recall details

Recall number
Z-0921-2024
Status
Open, Classified
Initiated by the company
Dec 1, 2023
Posted by the FDA
Jan 31, 2024
Recalling firm
Howmedica Osteonics Corp.
Product code
JWH
FDA submissions
K894403, K972863
Distribution
Nationwide Foreign: Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, Columbia, India, Japan, Korea, Latin America, Mexico, Poland, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, UK, & Venlo (Netherlands). ***Updated 1/25/24*** Foreign distribution added: Austria, Finland, Germany, Ireland, Hong Kong, New Zealand, Norway, and Spain.

Product description

DUR PCA MTK REV INS RT Intended for knee replacement Product Number: 6728-2-709

Code information (models, lots, serial numbers)

GTIN: 04546540322944 Lot Numbers: 51828501

Devices named in this recall

1 device in the FDA device registry whose identifier appears in the recall's code information.

Other devices under the same FDA submission

11 devices cleared under K894403, K972863 are not named by identifier in this recall. One submission often covers many models, so they may or may not be affected.

Other products in the same recall event

The FDA groups related products into one recall event (event 93687).

Sources and updates

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