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Stryker Howmedica Osteonics Corp.: Trident PSL HA Solid Back 50 mm Includes Dome Hole Plug Ref 540-11-50E Intended for cementless application in a total hip arthroplasty procedure. This system is a two piece ( a shell and a liner) design that is assembled during surgery. The shell is press-fit into the patients prepared acetabulum and a linger (polyethylene or alumina ceramic) is then locked into the shell. The femoral head component of the total hip system articulates with the acetabular liner.

Recall number
Z-1043-2015
Recalling firm
Stryker Howmedica Osteonics Corp.
Product
Trident PSL HA Solid Back 50 mm Includes Dome Hole Plug Ref 540-11-50E Intended for cementless application in a total hip arthroplasty procedure. This system is a two piece ( a shell and a liner) design that is assembled during surgery. The shell is press-fit into the patients prepared acetabulum and a linger (polyethylene or alumina ceramic) is then locked into the shell. The femoral head component of the total hip system articulates with the acetabular liner.
Status
Terminated
Initiated
2014-12-15
Posted
2015-02-03
Terminated
2016-09-22
Reason
Five customer complaints were received for the same batch of Trident PSL Shells (part number 540-11-50E lot 49073501) alleging that when the packages were opened there were no dome holes plugs present.
Root cause
Process control
Action
Stryker sent an Urgent Medical Device letter dated January 7, 2015, with a Recall Notification/Acknowledgement Form via Fed Ex to all affected customers. The letter identified the product, the problem, and the action to be taken by the customer. Customers were instructed to complete and return the attached Product Recall Acknowledgement Form to so_m_product_field_action_response@stryker.com or fax to 1-855-251-3635. Customers should return the affected product to: Attention: Regulatory Compliance Stryker Orthopaedics 325 Corporate Drive Mahwah, New Jersey 07430 Customers with questions should call 201-831-6365. For questions regarding this recall call 201-831-5000.
Quantity
seven units
Distribution
Nationwide Distribution including NY, OH, PA, and TX.
Lot, serial or model codes
510K 983382  Lot code 49073501
510(k) numbers
["K983382"]
PMA numbers
not on file
Product code
MEH
Firm FEI
3003070421
Firm city
Mahwah
Firm state
NJ
Firm country
not on file

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