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Stryker Howmedica Osteonics Corp.: Distal Centralizer, Exeter II Hip System. Catalog number - 0920-2-920. Intended to be used to centralize the femoral stem within the intramedullary canal. intended to be used with bone cement.

Recall number
Z-1601-2010
Recalling firm
Stryker Howmedica Osteonics Corp.
Product
Distal Centralizer, Exeter II Hip System. Catalog number - 0920-2-920. Intended to be used to centralize the femoral stem within the intramedullary canal. intended to be used with bone cement.
Status
Terminated
Initiated
2010-03-29
Posted
2010-05-13
Terminated
2012-09-10
Reason
Stryker became aware that device labels have incorrectly printed manufacture dates and thus incorrect expiration dates on the product label.
Root cause
Error in labeling
Action
Urgent Product Recall letters and Product Accountability Forms have been sent via Fed Ex on March 29, 2010 with return receipt. Hospital Risk Management, Hospital Chief of Orthopaedics and Surgeon were also sent Notification letters and Product Recall Acknowledgment Form on March 29, 2010 with return receipt. The letters explained the issue, the potential hazards, and risk mitigation. The firm asked customers to examine their inventory and hospital locations to identify the affected products. All affected product should be retrieved and returned to their branch or agency warehouse for reconciliation. The attached Product Accountability form should be used to reconcile all product(s) and it should be faxed back to 201-831-6069.
Quantity
24 units
Distribution
Nationwide Distribution -- FL, MN, & OR.
Lot, serial or model codes
Lot code - L3988
510(k) numbers
["K974054"]
PMA numbers
not on file
Product code
JDI
Firm FEI
3003070421
Firm city
Mahwah
Firm state
NJ
Firm country
not on file

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Published
2026-09-28
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