Drug recall

Stryker Howmedica Osteonics RESTORATION Acetabular Augment System; Howmedica Osteonics Corp., A subsidiary of…

FDA recall event 70994 · Class II · Stryker Howmedica Osteonics Corp.

Key facts

Event ID 70994
Recall numbers Z-1633-2015, Z-1634-2015, Z-1635-2015
Recalling firm Stryker Howmedica Osteonics Corp.
Product type Devices
Products Stryker Howmedica Osteonics RESTORATION Acetabular Augment System; Howmedica Osteonics Corp., A subsidiary of Stryker Corporation Made in USA Sterile. Hip prosthesis component. The RESTORATION…, Stryker Orthopaedics Scorpio femoral component. Howmedica Osteonics Corp., A subsidiary of Stryker Corporation Made in USA Sterile. For use in total reconstructive replacement of the knee joint., Stryker Orthopaedics Triathlon femoral component. Howmedica Osteonics Corp., A subsidiary of Stryker Corporation Made in USA Sterile. For use in total reconstructive replacement of the knee joint
Classification Class II
Status Terminated
Voluntary or mandated Firm Initiated
Reason for recall The peel strength of the inner blister may have been below internal validated requirements. The strength of the seal is directly related to long term shelf life of the sterile barrier.
Initiation date Aug 15, 2014
Report date May 27, 2015
Termination date Jan 5, 2018
City Mahwah
State NJ
Country United States
FEI number 3003070421

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  • 1–9 Products in this recall
  • 10–99 FDA inspections of this firm (FEI)

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