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Stryker Howmedica Osteonics Corp.: Modular Replacement System (MRS) Cemented Stems, Sterile, Catalog Numbers: 6485-3-000, 6485-3-008, 6485-3-009, 6485-3-010, 6485-3-018, 6485-3-019, 6485-3-300, 6485-3-308, 6485-3-309, 6485-3-310, 6485-3-318, and 6485-3-319. The Modular Replacement System has been successfully used in clinical in clinical situations where there is extensive bone loss due to tumor resection, and/or failed previous prosthesis, or trauma. These components can be used to replace the proximal femur, the distal femur, the proximal tibia, or to reconstruct the total femur in extreme clinical situations.

Recall number
Z-1251-2009
Recalling firm
Stryker Howmedica Osteonics Corp.
Product
Modular Replacement System (MRS) Cemented Stems, Sterile, Catalog Numbers: 6485-3-000, 6485-3-008, 6485-3-009, 6485-3-010, 6485-3-018, 6485-3-019, 6485-3-300, 6485-3-308, 6485-3-309, 6485-3-310, 6485-3-318, and 6485-3-319. The Modular Replacement System has been successfully used in clinical in clinical situations where there is extensive bone loss due to tumor resection, and/or failed previous prosthesis, or trauma. These components can be used to replace the proximal femur, the distal femur, the proximal tibia, or to reconstruct the total femur in extreme clinical situations.
Status
Terminated
Initiated
2009-01-30
Posted
2009-04-17
Terminated
2010-04-08
Reason
Instruction for use incorrect: There are no statements or warning on labels or Instructions for Use that 8, 9 and 10 mm diameter MRS Cemented Stems are indicated only for use in the GMRS Proximal Tibial and Distal Femoral Components.
Root cause
Labeling False and Misleading
Action
Urgent Product Recall letters, dated 1/30/2009, were sent to all Branches/agencies, Hospital Risk Management, Chief of Orthopaedics and Surgeons on January 30, 2009 via Federal Express. The letter asked consignees to examine their inventory and determine if they had any affected products, remove and quarantine affected product from their inventory, and complete the attached Product Recall Acknowledgment Form. The letter also stated that a Stryker Orthopaedics Sales representative would contact the consignee to reconcile and return the product . Consignees should contact their Stryker sales rep if they weren't not contacted by them. Questions should be directed to Colleen O'Meara at 201-831-5970.
Quantity
1161 units
Distribution
Nationwide Distribution
Lot, serial or model codes
All lots
510(k) numbers
["K040749"]
PMA numbers
not on file
Product code
KRO
Firm FEI
3003070421
Firm city
Mahwah
Firm state
NJ
Firm country
not on file

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2026-09-28
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