Stryker Howmedica Osteonics Corp. recalls LFT v40 Femoral Head; Catalog Number 6260-9-032; V40 CoCr LFit Head 32mm/-4. Designed to be assembled onto a femoral hi…

Recall date

February 3, 2015

Source

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

Recall number

Z-1241-2015

FDA classification

Class II

Brand / firm

Stryker Howmedica Osteonics Corp.

Sold / distributed

Distributed in the states of GA, MA, NC, NY & PA.

Why it was recalled

Three customer complaints were received for the same batch of V40 LFIT Vitallium femoral heads (part number 6260-9-032, lot 48681201) alleging that the femoral head couldn't be assembled with its corresponding V40 stem trunnion.

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

What was recalled

LFT v40 Femoral Head; Catalog Number 6260-9-032; V40 CoCr LFit Head 32mm/-4. Designed to be assembled onto a femoral hip stem trunnion during surgery for a total hip arthroplasty.