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Stryker Howmedica Osteonics Corp. recalls LFIT Anatomic V40 Femoral Head, Low Friction Ion Treatment, Sterile, 36 mm, REF 6260-9-236; Modular components designed…

Recall date
August 29, 2016
Source
U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) — enforcement report
Recall number
Z-0378-2017
FDA classification
Class II
Brand / firm
Stryker Howmedica Osteonics Corp.
Sold / distributed
US Nationwide and Internationally

Why it was 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.

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

What was recalled

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 hip stem trunnion during surgery for total hip replacement.

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