Severity
Moderate
FDA Devices recall · Reported December 18, 2013
Stryker received a report from the field indicating that an Accolade II Hip Stem Size #3 was identified in packaging with an Accolade II Hip Stem Size #5.
Stryker Howmedica Osteonics Corp. recalled 1) Accolade II 127 Neck Angle Hip Stem, Size # 3 2) Accolade II 127 Neck Angle Hip Stem,… - a moderate-severity action.
1) Accolade II 127 Neck Angle Hip Stem, Size # 3 2) Accolade II 127 Neck Angle Hip Stem,… was recalled by Stryker Howmedica Osteonics Corp. in December 18, 2013. Reason: Stryker received a report from the field indicating that an Accolade II Hip Stem Size #3 was identified in pa…. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #Z-0467-2014 with the FDA Devices before acting.
The recall
Stryker Howmedica Osteonics Corp. issued this moderate-severity FDA Devices recall-Stryker received a report from the field indicating that an Accolade II Hip Stem Size #3 was identified in pa….
Sourced from official FDA Devices enforcement records. Verify recall #Z-0467-2014 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
This FDA Devices action (record #Z-0467-2014) was formally reported on December 18, 2013, with the manufacturer initiating the action on October 25, 2013. It is classified under Moderate severity (Class II), with a current status of Terminated. Stryker Howmedica Osteonics Corp. is listed as the recalling firm, operating out of Mahwah, NJ. Federal records list the affected scope as 20 units.
The documented reason for this recall is: Stryker received a report from the field indicating that an Accolade II Hip Stem Size #3 was identified in packaging with an Accolade II Hip Stem Size #5. Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: Nationwide Distribution including states: AL, GA, IL, and WA.. Distribution scope directly affects the consumer exposure window and determines whether a recall remains regional or escalates into a nationwide advisory.
Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 3 from FDA Devices - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.
Where this recall sits in its category - 40,322 medical devices recalls on record
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Severity
Moderate
Affected scope
20 units
Related Recalls
6
3 from same agency
1) Accolade II 127 Neck Angle Hip Stem, Size # 3 2) Accolade II 127 Neck Angle Hip Stem, Size #5 Howmedica Osteonics Corp. 325 Corporate Drive Mahwah, NJ 07430 USA Telephone # +1 201-831-5000 Stryker France ZAC Satolas Green Pusignan Av de Satolas Green 69881 MEYZIEU Cedex France Intended for cementless application in total or hemiarthroplasty procedures.
Stryker received a report from the field indicating that an Accolade II Hip Stem Size #3 was identified in packaging with an Accolade II Hip Stem Size #5.
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
| Severity class | Moderate (Class II) |
| Status | Terminated |
| Recall number | Z-0467-2014 |
| Date reported | December 18, 2013 |
| Date initiated | October 25, 2013 |
| Recalling firm | Stryker Howmedica Osteonics Corp. |
| Firm location | Mahwah, NJ |
| Affected scope | 20 units |
| Distribution | Nationwide Distribution including states: AL, GA, IL, and WA. |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Devices enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
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