Z-1375-2022 Class II Ongoing

Recalled by DePuy Orthopaedics, Inc. — Warsaw, IN

Recall Details

Product Type
Devices
Report Date
July 20, 2022
Initiation Date
May 18, 2022
Termination Date
N/A
Voluntary/Mandated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Product Quantity
3488

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

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 Pattern

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.

Code Information

All lots until Instructions for Use (IFU) is revised