FDAClass IINovember 16, 2016

LFIT Anatomic V40 Femoral Head recall

LFIT Anatomic V40 Femoral Head, Low Friction Ion Treatment, Sterile, 36 mm, REF 6260-9-236; Modular components designed to be locked onto a femoral…

Why was LFIT Anatomic V40 Femoral Head recalled?

Stryker received several complaints describing incidence of harm secondary to taper lock failure for specific lots of numerous catalog numbers of LFIT Anatomic CoCr V40 Femoral Heads.

What should I do if I have this product?

Review the official FDA enforcement record for current instructions.

What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.

Is my product affected?

Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official FDA record. Only products that match the listed product and lot, UPC or model codes are part of this recall.

Which lot codes, UPCs or models are affected?

Catalog #6260-9-236 - Head Diameter 36 mm, Offset +5, including all lots manufactured from 1/102 - 7/1/10; Catalog #6260-9-240 - Head Diameter 40 mm, Offset +4, including all lots manufactured from 1/1/06 - 3/4/11; Catalog #6260-9-244 - Head Diameter 44 mm, Offset +4, including all lots manufactured from 1/1/06 - 3/4/11; Catalog #6260-9-340 - Head Diameter 40 mm, Offset +8, including all lots manufactured from 1/1/06 - 3/4/11; Catalog #6260-9-440 - Head Diameter 40 mm, Offset +12, including all lots manufactured from 1/1/06 - 3/4/11; Catalog #6260-9-344 - Head Diameter 44 mm, Offset +8, including all lots manufactured from 1/1/07 - 3/4/11 and Catalog #6260-9-444 - Head Diameter 44 mm, Offset +12, including all lots manufactured from 1/1/06 - 3/4/11.

Product
LFIT Anatomic V40 Femoral Head, Low Friction Ion Treatment, Sterile, 36 mm, REF 6260-9-236; Modular components designed to be locked onto a femoral…
Recalling firm
Stryker Howmedica Osteonics Corp.
Quantity
42,519 units (total Catalog numbers)
Distribution
US Nationwide and Internationally
Recall date
November 16, 2016
Classification
Class II
Status
Terminated
Agency
FDA (device)
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