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Depuy DELTA Xtend, Standard Humeral PE Cup, Dia 38/+6R RET… recallZ-0535-2009 · Depuy Orthopaedics, Inc. · initiated Jul 10, 2008

Terminated All recalls posted in January 2009

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 Depuy Orthopaedics, 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.

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

Why it was recalled

Compressed air may become trapped between the cup and the stem, preventing the tapered walls from engaging and causing the cup to feel unstable.

FDA root cause category: Device Design

What the company is doing

A letter, "Urgent Device Correction" dated July 8, 2008 was sent via certified mail to implanting surgeons advising them of the issues and guidance on how to mitigate the problem. A communication was also sent to all sales representatives and territory offices on July 15, 2008. For questions, please contact Depuy Orthopaedics, Inc. Customer Service at 1-800-473-3789.

Recall details

Recall number
Z-0535-2009
Recall class
Not yet classified by the FDA
Status
Terminated
Initiated by the company
Jul 10, 2008
Posted by the FDA
Jan 15, 2009
Recalling firm
Depuy Orthopaedics, Inc.
Quantity
1,521 of all devices.
Product code
KWS
FDA submissions
K062250, K081620
Distribution
Nationwide Distribution.

Product description

Depuy DELTA Xtend, Standard Humeral PE Cup, Dia 38/+6R RET, sterile, Depuy France; REF 130738106. The device is used as a shoulder implant.

Code information (models, lots, serial numbers)

All lots.

Other devices under the same FDA submission

38 devices cleared under K062250, K081620 — the recall does not name any of them by identifier. 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 49112).

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