Stryker Howmedica Osteonics Corp.: Medical Device Recall in 2015 - (Recall #: Z-0261-2016)

Updated on March 25, 2026.

See the recall detail below. You can also see other recalls from the same firm in 2015.

Data Source: FDA.

Product Description:

Stryker Orthopaedics Tapers LFIT V40 Vitallium femoral heads. hip prosthesis component.

Product Classification:

Class II

Date Initiated: September 8, 2015

Date Posted: November 18, 2015

Recall Number: Z-0261-2016

Event ID: 72297

Reason for Recall:

Complaints that the femoral head could not be assembled with its corresponding V40 stem trunnion at the time of surgery.

Status: Terminated

Product Quantity: 201

Code Information:

Catalog Numbers 6260-5-028; 6260-5-032; 6260-5-132; 6260-5-232, 232; 6260-5-328; 6260-5-332; 6260-5-428; 6260-5-432; 6260-9-0928; 6260-9-032, 6260-9-132, 6260-9-232, 6260-9-328, 6260-9-332, 6260-9-428, 6280-0-128, 6280-0-228, 6280-0-232, 6280-0-332 exp- dates july 2019 to august 2019

Distribution Pattern:

Nationwide Distribution

Voluntary or Mandated:

Voluntary: Firm initiated