Recall Z-1906-2012— DePuy Orthopaedics, Inc.

Name: FDA recall Z-1906-2012
Creator: U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Published: 2012-05-16

Class II · Terminated

Class II FDA medical device recall by DePuy Orthopaedics, Inc., initiated 2012-05-16, terminated 2013-03-05. It names one FDA 510(k) clearance: K972435. Product: ULTIMA*LX STM,POL 10/12TAP/SZ1 Packaging: The product was packaged within inner and outer PETG blister trays and sealed with coated Tyvek lids. Foam protectors were in direct contact with the stem to help immobilize the product within the package. The sterile barrier system was then packed within a carton and shrink wrapped. Intended Use: The ULTIMA LX Cemented Polished Femoral Hip Stems product are forged CoCr polished cemented stems which are used as part of a total hip arthroplasty. These stems were indicated for use with all DePuy bearings and acetabular cups.. Reason: DePuy Orthopaedics, Inc. is issuing a Field Safety Notice for the LUSTER Cemented Polished Femoral Hip Stems and the ULTIMA LX Cemented Polished Femoral Hip Stems that were implanted with any metal-on-metal (MoM) articulation (including a head of CoCr and an acetabular cup where the cup is of an all metal construction (monoblock or modular)).The LUSTER Cemented Polished Femoral Hip Stems and the U.

Recalling firm: DePuy Orthopaedics, Inc.
Classification: Class II
Status: Terminated
Initiated: 2012-05-16
Terminated: 2013-03-05
Firm location: Warsaw, IN, United States

510(k) clearances named in this recall

1 on FDA's record

K972435 — ULTIMA AND ULTIMA LX CEMENTED FEMORAL STEMJohnson & Johnson Professionals, Inc.·cleared 1997-09-11

K-numbers as listed on FDA's Recall Enterprise System record for this event (openFDA device/recall k_numbers). The recall may also cover devices cleared under other submissions not named here.

Product description

ULTIMA*LX STM,POL 10/12TAP/SZ1 Packaging: The product was packaged within inner and outer PETG blister trays and sealed with coated Tyvek lids. Foam protectors were in direct contact with the stem to help immobilize the product within the package. The sterile barrier system was then packed within a carton and shrink wrapped. Intended Use: The ULTIMA LX Cemented Polished Femoral Hip Stems product are forged CoCr polished cemented stems which are used as part of a total hip arthroplasty. These stems were indicated for use with all DePuy bearings and acetabular cups.

Reason for recall

DePuy Orthopaedics, Inc. is issuing a Field Safety Notice for the LUSTER Cemented Polished Femoral Hip Stems and the ULTIMA LX Cemented Polished Femoral Hip Stems that were implanted with any metal-on-metal (MoM) articulation (including a head of CoCr and an acetabular cup where the cup is of an all metal construction (monoblock or modular)).The LUSTER Cemented Polished Femoral Hip Stems and the U

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