DePuy Orthopaedics, Inc. recalls MODULAR CATHCART FRACTURE HEAD HIP BALL, sizes 41mm to 60mm inclusive; metallic femoral head prosthesis, Product No. 13…

Recall date

May 18, 2022

Source

U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) — enforcement report

Recall number

Z-1375-2022

FDA classification

Class II

Brand / firm

DePuy Orthopaedics, Inc.

Sold / distributed

Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide and the countries of Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, Denmark, Finland, Germany, Greece, Guam, Hong Kong, Ireland, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom.

Why it was recalled

The Cathcart Ball has an inherent +5mm offset which is not currently specified in its Instructions for Use or Surgical Technique Guide. The STG has been updated to reflect the clarification that the +5mm offset should be taken into consideration when using a Cathcart head in a construct for hemi-hip arthroplasty procedures.

Class II means using this product may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems; the chance of serious harm is remote.

What was recalled

MODULAR CATHCART FRACTURE HEAD HIP BALL, sizes 41mm to 60mm inclusive; metallic femoral head prosthesis, Product No. 136341000, 136342000, 136343000, 136344000, 136345000, 136346000, 136347000, 136348000, 136349000, 136350000, 136351000, 136352000, 136353000, 136354000, 136356000, 136358000, 136360000