PlainRecalls
FDA Devices Moderate Class II Terminated

Acetabular Pressurizer; single use and six units per box. The Acetabular Pressurizer 0206-522-000 is an accessory to the Advanced Cement Mixer (ACM). The Acetabular Pressurizer Tiplet P/N 0206-522-012 is sealed in a two pouches, sterilized, and labeled as part number 0206-522-000. This Acetabular Pressurizer is an accessory used to pressurize the cement applied to the prosthesis to be implanted during the surgery. The Acetabular Pressurizer is an injection molded component made with resi

Reported: November 20, 2013 Initiated: November 1, 2013 #Z-0280-2014

Product Description

Acetabular Pressurizer; single use and six units per box. The Acetabular Pressurizer 0206-522-000 is an accessory to the Advanced Cement Mixer (ACM). The Acetabular Pressurizer Tiplet P/N 0206-522-012 is sealed in a two pouches, sterilized, and labeled as part number 0206-522-000. This Acetabular Pressurizer is an accessory used to pressurize the cement applied to the prosthesis to be implanted during the surgery. The Acetabular Pressurizer is an injection molded component made with resin material DOW HDPD 10462N which is a rigid plastic once it is molded.

Reason for Recall

On March 14, 2013 a Work Order was opened for 120 units (20 boxes) of the Acetabular Pressurizer (P/N 0206-522-000 Rev. H). On March 15, 2013, when the product was going to be placed in the pouch to be sealed, the manufacturing operator noticed that some assemblies were cracked. As a result of the injection pressure of the cement gun, a cracked tiplet may release from the Hub during cement applica

Details

Units Affected
87 boxes (522 each)
Distribution
Worldwide distribution: US (nationwide) including states of: TX, FL, IL, IA, ND, WI, VA, and NJ.; and countries of: CANADA, POLAND and SWITZERLAND.
Location
Portage, MI

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
Acetabular Pressurizer; single use and six units per box. The Acetabular Pressurizer 0206-522-000 is an accessory to the Advanced Cement Mixer (ACM). The Acetabular Pressurizer Tiplet P/N 0206-522-012 is sealed in a two pouches, sterilized, and labeled as part number 0206-522-000. This Acetabular Pressurizer is an accessory used to pressurize the cement applied to the prosthesis to be implanted during the surgery. The Acetabular Pressurizer is an injection molded component made with resin material DOW HDPD 10462N which is a rigid plastic once it is molded.. Recalled by Stryker Instruments Div. of Stryker Corporation. Units affected: 87 boxes (522 each).
Why was this product recalled?
On March 14, 2013 a Work Order was opened for 120 units (20 boxes) of the Acetabular Pressurizer (P/N 0206-522-000 Rev. H). On March 15, 2013, when the product was going to be placed in the pouch to be sealed, the manufacturing operator noticed that some assemblies were cracked. As a result of the injection pressure of the cement gun, a cracked tiplet may release from the Hub during cement applica
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on November 20, 2013. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-0280-2014.