Stryker Howmedica Osteonics Corp.: Medical Device Recalls in 2012

According to to data from the FDA, there were 13 medical device recalls made by Stryker Howmedica Osteonics Corp. in 2012. See the details of the recalls below.

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• Hoffman LRF Telescopic Strut Short Stryker Stryker Trauma AG CH-2545 Seizach Distributed in the USA by Howmedica Osteonics Corp. 325 Corporate Drive Mahwah, NJ 07430. The use of external devices provides the surgeon with a means of bone fixation for the management of fracture and reconstructive surgery. These devices are intended only to assist healing and are not intended to replace normal bone structures. External fixation devices are intended to hold fractured bone surfaces in apposition to facilitate normal healing. While proven successful, the devices are manufactured from metal, plastic, and composite materials. No such fracture fixation device, subject to fatigue, can be expected to withstand activity levels in the same way as would a normal health bone. The external fixation system, therefore, will not be as strong, reliable or durable as a normal human bone.
• Tibial Punch Tower Assembly. Non-Sterile. CAT NO. 8000-1089. Howmedica Osteonics Corp., 59 Route 17, Allendale, NJ 07401. During primary Scorpio TKA procedures, the Scorpio Tibial Punch Tower (8000-1089) is used in conjunction with Scorpio Tibial Keel Punches (3760-0305/-0709/-1113 and 3761-0305/-0709/-1113) and Tibial Templates (3750-0003/-0005/-0007/-0009/-0013) to prepare the tibia for baseplate implantation. Per the surgical protocol for Duracon and Scorpio Total Knee Systems with Xcelerate Instrumentation (LSPK31 03/03), tibial templates are used to determine the appropriate coverage of the tibial plateau. Once a template size is selected, the device is secured to the plateau with fixation pins, and the tibial punch tower is assembled by placing the tower onto the two small locating pins on the tibial template. A keel punch is then selected, assembled into the channel of the tower, and impacted with a mallet. Depending on the intended implant size, several keel punches of increasing size may be utilized to incrementally enlarge the cavity. Each keel punch is advanced until it fully seats on the tibial template. Tibial preparation is considered complete when the final keel punch fully seats on the tibial template.
• ABG II Modular Hip Stem Stryker Howmedica Osteonics Corp. Mahwah, NJ 07430 Stryker Ireland Carrigtwohill Industrial Estate, Carrigtwohill County Cork, Ireland. The ABG II Modular range of implants is constituted of 8 right stems and 8 left stems. The necks are made of GADS Vitallium, a proprietary Co Cr alloy that Stryker has developed. GADS stands for Gas Atomized Dispersion Strengthened. IT is a Co Cr alloy that is a corrosion resistant and demonstrates qualities of improved fatigue strength (with respect to regular Co Cr alloy). Neck Range - The ABG II modular neck range is composed of 10 reversible neck implants. There are different options in terms of length, version and neck angle. The AG II Modular necks come in two different lengths: 28 mm (short) and 36 mm (long). The necks are offered in two version angles ; 0 and 7. The 0 and 7 necks are available in 125, 130 and 135 neck angles.
• Rejuvenate Modular Stems Stryker Ireland Carrigtwohill Industrial Estate Carrigtwohill County Cork, Ireland Rejuvenate Modular Necks Stryker Howmedica Osteonics Corp. Mahwah, NJ 07430. Stem Bodies Rejuvenate Modular consists of 6 modular stems bodies in sizes 7-12. The Modular Stem bodies are made of TMZF alloy, developed specifically for orthopaedic applications. Rejuvenate Modular Necks The Rejuvenate Modular Necks are made of Cobalt Chrome. The necks in this system consist of 4 lengths in 4 mm increments. They are 30 mm, 34 mm, 38 mm and 42 mm. They come in multiple neck angles and versions in each length. They are 127, 130 and 132. The versions are 0, 8, 16 degrees. In total there are 16 unique neck implants in the Rejuvenate Modular System.
• Special Orthopaedic Solution Peri-Acetabular Prosthesis V40 Femoral Extension Component Product Usage: The PAR extension piece is a component of the PAR assembly. The Peri-Acetabular Reconstruction (PAR) endoprosthesis was developed to meet the unique needs of patients who require reconstruction of large acetabular defects after a Type I and II pelvic resection.
• Stryker Orthopaedics, Definition PM Femoral Hip Stem Catalog Numbers 6265-3-099 through 6265-3-107. Howmedica Osteonics Corp. 325 Corporate Drive, Mahwah, NJ 07430. A subsidiary of Stryker Corp. Stryker France, ZAC Satorlas Green Pusignan, Av De Satolas Green 69881 Meyzeiu, Cedex France. Made in Ireland. The Definition PM femoral hip stem is a forged, collared, straight stem with an integral premantle (PM) design. The Poly Methyl Methacrylate (PMMA) and Barium Sulphate (BaSO4) premantle is integral to the design as it aligns, centralizes and pressurizes the stem within the femoral canal. The forged stem is first grit blasted proximally and then the premantle is applied through an infection molding process.
• Stryker Howmedica Osteonics Accolade Offset Rasp Handle Howmedica Osteonics Corp. 325 Corporate Drive, Mahwah, NJ 07430 USA Stryker France ZAC Satolas Green Pusignan Av de Satolas Green 69881 Meyzieu Cedex France Single offset rasp handle designed to mate to the Accolade femoral broaches to prepare the femoral canal in a total hip anthroplasty using the Accolade Hip System. The offset rasp handle incorporates an offset angle designed to minimize interference with surrounding soft tissue.
• Stryker Orthopaedics Restoration Modular Cone Body Trials Stryker Ireland Carrigtwohill Industrial Estate Carrigtwohill County Cork, Ireland. The Cone Body Trials simulate the respective Cone Body implants and mate with the stem trials to assist the surgeon in assessing the fit of the proposed Implants. The cone body trials is an assembly of the Body and 8 mm Hex Locking Bolt. The trial stem is attached to the trial Cone body via the distal thread of the Locking bolt.
• Stryker T2 Arthrodesis Nailing System. Manufacturer: Stryker Trauma GmbH, Professor-Kuntscher-Str. 1-5, 24232 Schonkirchen Germany. Distributed in the USA by Stryker Orthopaedics, 325 Corporate Drive, Mahwah, NJ 07430. The T2 Arthrodesis Nail is intended for the treatment of Knee Arthrodesis. The design of the T2 Arthrodesis Nail features a unique curvature which incorporates both femur ante curvature and knee valgus bend. Indications: Aseptic failed total knee arthro-plasty with or without bone loss; Failed external fixation, non unions and malunions; Periarticular fractures where repair is not possible; Pathologic fractures and tumor resections; Pseudoarthrosis and correct osteotomy; Ipsilateral femur fractures; and Open and closed femoral fractures.
• Stryker Orthopaedics Torx 6.5mm Cancellous Bone Screw Ref 2030-6535-1 The 6.5mm Cancellous Bone Screws are used in THA when the surgeon elects to use a cluster/multi-hole shell in the acetabulum. The screws are intended to provide initial cup fixation and help prevent spin-out of the cup due to physical loading from the patient. They are intended as supplemental fixation.
• Stryker Orthopaedics Torx 6.5mm Cancellous Bone Screw Ref 2030-6525-1 The 6.5mm Cancellous Bone Screws are used in THA when the surgeon elects to use a cluster/multi-hole shell in the acetabulum. The screws are intended to provide initial cup fixation and help prevent spin-out of the cup due to physical loading from the patient. They are intended as supplemental fixation.
• Stryker Orthopaedics FEMORAL OFFSET BUSHING TRITHION REVISION INSTRUMENTS REF 6543-1-600;NON-STERILE Howmedica Osteonics Corp. 325 Corporate Drive Mahwah, NJ 07430 USA A Subsidiary of Stryker Corp. Stryker France ZAC Satolas Green Pusignan Av de Satolas Green 69881 Meyzieu Cedex France The Offset Bushings are parts of the Triathlon TS system. They are used during trialing to assess the appropriate magnitude and orientation of offset between the Implant and the intramedullary Stem. The feedback from the Offset Bushing allows for the selection of the corresponding Offset Adaptor, which allows for optimal bone coverage, compensating for differences between the Implant and bone canal axes. Made in USA
• Stryker Orthopaedics TIBIAL OFFSET BUSHING TRIATHLON REVISION INSTRUMENTS REF 6543-2-600;NON-STERILE Howmedica Osteonics Corp. 325 Corporate Drive Mahwah, NJ 07430 USA A Subsidiary of Stryker Corp. Stryker France ZAC Satolas Green Pusignan Av de Satolas Green 69881 Meyzieu Cedex France Made in USA The Offset Bushings are parts of the Triathlon TS system. They are used during trialing to assess the appropriate magnitude and orientation of offset between the Implant and the intramedullary Stem. The feedback from the Offset Bushing allows for the selection of the corresponding Offset Adaptor, which allows for optimal bone coverage, compensating for differences between the Implant and bone canal axes.