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Class II Recall

MODULAR CATHCART FRACTURE HEAD HIP BALL, sizes 41mm to 60mm inclusive; metallic femoral head prosthesis, Product No. 136

DePuy Orthopaedics, Inc.

Summary

The FDA issued a Class II for MODULAR CATHCART FRACTURE HEAD HIP BALL, sizes 41mm to 60mm inclusive; metallic by DePuy Orthopaedics, Inc.. Reason: 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 be.

Details

Source

Device Recall

External ID

Z-1375-2022

Action Date

2022-07-20

Status

Ongoing

Category

device

Product Description

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

Lot/Code Info: All lots until Instructions for Use (IFU) is revised

Quantity Affected: 3488

Reason for Recall

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.

Distribution

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.

Type: Voluntary: Firm initiated

Recall Initiated: 2022-05-18

Company

Context & Analysis

This is a Class II recall. Class II recalls indicate that use of or exposure to the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences, or that the probability of serious consequences is remote.

This was one of 143 device recalls issued in the same week, part of 403 device-related FDA actions this month.

DePuy Orthopaedics, Inc. has 31 FDA actions in our database, including 28 recalls and 3 clearances.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a Class II recall?

A Class II recall means the product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or the probability of serious adverse consequences is remote. Consumers should discontinue use.

What should I do if I have this product?

Stop using the product. Check the product against the specific lot numbers or identifiers listed in the recall. Contact the manufacturer (DePuy Orthopaedics, Inc.) or your retailer for a refund or replacement. If you experienced adverse effects, report them to the FDA via MedWatch.

How often does DePuy Orthopaedics, Inc. have FDA actions?

DePuy Orthopaedics, Inc. has 31 FDA actions in our database, including 28 recalls and 3 device clearances.

Where can I find the official FDA record?

The official record is available on FDA.gov. Search for "Z-1375-2022" on FDA.gov for the full record. You can also use the openFDA API to query this record programmatically.

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