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Wright Medical Technology Inc: DYNASTY(R) BIOFOAM(R) SHELL, SIZE: 74mm GROUP J, REF DSBFGJ74, Rx ONLY, STERILE R, Wright Medical Technology, Inc., hip prosthesis acetabular component. The instrument is used as a hip acetabular shell.

Recall number
Z-1030-2012
Recalling firm
Wright Medical Technology Inc
Product
DYNASTY(R) BIOFOAM(R) SHELL, SIZE: 74mm GROUP J, REF DSBFGJ74, Rx ONLY, STERILE R, Wright Medical Technology, Inc., hip prosthesis acetabular component. The instrument is used as a hip acetabular shell.
Status
Terminated
Initiated
2012-01-03
Posted
2012-02-14
Terminated
2013-03-13
Reason
The possibility exists that particulate debris from the packaging spacer could be unintentionally implanted into a patient and could potentially lead to complications that might necessitate a revision surgery.
Root cause
Packaging
Action
Wright Medical sent an "URGENT PRODUCT RECALL NOTIFICATION" letter dated December 27, 2011 to all affected customers. The letter describes the product, problem, and actions to be taken by the customers. The letter instructs customers to check their inventory for the affected product and to return any affected product to the firm. A Product Recall Verification Form was enclosed for customers to complete and return via fax to 901-867-7401. Contact Customer Service at 1-800-238-7117 for questions regarding this recall.
Quantity
7 units
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution-USA (nationwide) and the countries of Australia, Brazil, Canada, Denmark, and Italy.
Lot, serial or model codes
Lot Numbers: 0301028247, 0501034762, 0501078396
510(k) numbers
["K082924"]
PMA numbers
not on file
Product code
KWA
Firm FEI
1043534
Firm city
Arlington
Firm state
TN
Firm country
not on file

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FDA Medical Device Recalls (openFDA)
Publisher
U.S. Food and Drug Administration (openFDA)
File
device-recall-0001-of-0001.json.zip
sha256
b87518bfe2e8
Published
2026-09-28
Read
2026-09-29T08:25:23.626Z

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