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Encore Medical, Lp: LIMA Modular Revision Hip Stem Model 428-01-050_110 Product Usage: The Modular Revision Femoral hip stem is made up of a modular stem coupled with a proper neck by means of a Morse taper stabilized during the implantation phase by a safety screw. This system is particularly indicated for revision surgery on both uncemented and cemented femoral implants, when there is significant bone loss and an abnormal meta-epiphyseal anatomy of the femur.

Recall number
Z-1191-2017
Recalling firm
Encore Medical, Lp
Product
LIMA Modular Revision Hip Stem Model 428-01-050_110 Product Usage: The Modular Revision Femoral hip stem is made up of a modular stem coupled with a proper neck by means of a Morse taper stabilized during the implantation phase by a safety screw. This system is particularly indicated for revision surgery on both uncemented and cemented femoral implants, when there is significant bone loss and an abnormal meta-epiphyseal anatomy of the femur.
Status
Terminated
Initiated
2017-01-10
Posted
2017-02-11
Terminated
2017-03-31
Reason
Lima Proximal Bodies were inadvertently re-sterilized. The safety screw which affixes the distal and proximal bodies of the stem includes a thread-locking plug made from UHMWPE, which is not approved for repeated gamma sterilization.
Root cause
Nonconforming Material/Component
Action
DJO Global sent an Urgent Field Safety Notice letter dated January 10, 2017 to customers. The letter identified the affected product, problem and actions to be taken. Customers were asked to complete the Acknowledgement and receipt Form. Customers were instructed to contact Customer Service at 1-800-456-8696 to explore options for a replacement order.
Quantity
13 devices
Distribution
US Nationwide - US Nationwide in the states of MS, OH, RI, NY, OK, TX, CA, HI
Lot, serial or model codes
1005528A, 1006882A, 1107305A, 1101798A, 1100565A, 1005531A, 1211716A, 1007408A, 1004038B, 1005533D, 1106805A, 1203471A, 1005533C, 1100565A, 1101795A, 1007079A, 1005532A, 1100560A
510(k) numbers
["K092331"]
PMA numbers
not on file
Product code
KWA
Firm FEI
1000116912
Firm city
Austin
Firm state
TX
Firm country
not on file

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Published
2026-09-28
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