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Trident PSL HA Cluster Acetabular Shell; Arc Deposited HA Coated Cluster Screw Holes. Hip prosthesis component. Howmedica Osteonics Corp. 325 Corporate Drive; Mahwah, NJ 07430; A subsidiary of Stryker Corp. Sterile, Made in USA.

FDA Recall Z-0072-2008 · Posted 2007-10-25

Recall StatusTerminated
Product CodeMEH
Date Initiated2007-08-30
Date Terminated2008-09-05
Product Quantity142 units

Reason for Recall

Stryker Orthopaedics had identified that specific lots of Trident PSL Acetabular shells may have a dimensional discrepancy. The deviation regarding the difference in wall thickness will increase the gap between the shell and liner on one side and will decrease the gap between shell and liner on the opposing side, resulting in interference.

Firm Action

Recall notification letters were sent out on August 30, 2007 with return receipt.

Root Cause

Process control

Distribution Pattern

Product was distributed nationwide and one unit to Brazil.

Related FDA 510(k) Records

Devices referenced by this recall via K-numbers.

Official Source

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Source: FDA Enforcement Report / Recall database. Always confirm against the official FDA record.

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