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Altrx" Altralinked" Polyethylene liners Description: An acetabular… — Class II medical device recall Z-2220-2012

Terminated recall by DePuy Orthopaedics, Inc., reported 2012-08-29. In the recalled lot, the products were not machined according to the production router, a size 52 cup (1221360

Recall numberZ-2220-2012
Product typeMedical device
ClassificationClass II
StatusTerminated
Voluntary or mandatedVoluntary
Recalling firmDePuy Orthopaedics, Inc., Warsaw, IN, United States
Recall initiated2012-07-24
Classified2012-08-17
Reported by FDA2012-08-29
Terminated2013-04-30
Countries outside the USCA
Quantity20 liners
Reason classeslabeling
Lot numbers231859
Model numbers1221-36-054

Product

Altrx" Altralinked" Polyethylene liners Description: An acetabular liner is one of the implants used during total hip arthroplasty to replace the damaged hip joint to help increase patient mobility and to reduce pain. Packaging: Product is placed into a PETG tray, sealed with a Tyvek lid. This is placed into a second PETG tray and sealed with a Tyvek lid. This package is placed into a paperboard carton, labeled, and shrink-wrapped. Intended Use: An acetabular liner is used in combination with other implants for total hip arthroplasty is intended to provide increased patient mobility and reduce pain by replacing the damaged hip joint articulation in patients where there is evidence of sufficient sound bone to seat and support the components.

Reason for recall

In the recalled lot, the products were not machined according to the production router, a size 52 cup (122136052) was machined instead. This resulted in a size 52 liner being etched and labeled as a size 54 liner.

Machine access

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