ULTIMA*LX STM — Class II medical device recall Z-1910-2012
Terminated recall by DePuy Orthopaedics, Inc., reported 2012-07-11, distributed nationwide. DePuy Orthopaedics, Inc. is issuing a Field Safety Notice for the LUSTER Cemented Polished Femoral Hip Stems a
| Recall number | Z-1910-2012 |
|---|---|
| Product type | Medical device |
| Classification | Class II |
| Status | Terminated |
| Voluntary or mandated | Voluntary |
| Recalling firm | DePuy Orthopaedics, Inc., Warsaw, IN, United States |
| Recall initiated | 2012-05-16 |
| Classified | 2012-06-29 |
| Reported by FDA | 2012-07-11 |
| Terminated | 2013-03-05 |
| Distributed | Nationwide (US) |
| Quantity | 431 ultima |
| Lot numbers | 438752, 475234, 633707, XBK74 |
Product
ULTIMA*LX STM,POL 10/12TAP/SZ5 Packaging: The product was packaged within inner and outer PETG blister trays and sealed with coated Tyvek lids. Foam protectors were in direct contact with the stem to help immobilize the product within the package. The sterile barrier system was then packed within a carton and shrink wrapped. Intended Use: The ULTIMA LX Cemented Polished Femoral Hip Stems product are forged CoCr polished cemented stems which are used as part of a total hip arthroplasty. These stems were indicated for use with all DePuy bearings and acetabular cups.
Reason for recall
DePuy Orthopaedics, Inc. is issuing a Field Safety Notice for the LUSTER Cemented Polished Femoral Hip Stems and the ULTIMA LX Cemented Polished Femoral Hip Stems that were implanted with any metal-on-metal (MoM) articulation (including a head of CoCr and an acetabular cup where the cup is of an all metal construction (monoblock or modular)).The LUSTER Cemented Polished Femoral Hip Stems and the U
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