SOL SYS L 9IN CALC 2.25/19.5 Packaging: Product is packed within a poly protector, with protection added as needed for fragile points. The entire stem is then placed within a foam sleeve for added protection. The assembly is then placed and sealed in an inner and outer tray for aseptic transfer. The sealed package is placed into a folding carton, labeled, and shrink wrapped. Intended Use: SOLUTION System Calcar Stems are used in total hip arthroplasty (THA) to provide increased patien

An Engineering Analysis has determined the Solution Calcar Stem has the potential to result in impingement with a variety of heads. This impingement may not allow the stem and he…

Recall #: Z-0583-2013
Affected scope: 1732 total all product codes
Initiated: December 3, 2012

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DePuy Orthopaedics, Inc. recalled SOL SYS L 9IN CALC 2.25/19.5 Packaging: Product is packed within a poly protector, wit… - a moderate-severity action.

SOL SYS L 9IN CALC 2.25/19.5 Packaging: Product is packed within a poly protector, wit… was recalled by DePuy Orthopaedics, Inc. in December 26, 2012. Reason: An Engineering Analysis has determined the Solution Calcar Stem has the potential to result in impingement wi…. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #Z-0583-2013 with the FDA Devices before acting.

The recall

DePuy Orthopaedics, Inc. issued this moderate-severity FDA Devices recall-An Engineering Analysis has determined the Solution Calcar Stem has the potential to result in impingement wi….

Moderate
severity level: Class II
classification: December 26, 2012
reported

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Recall Insight

This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution scope (see Distribution below) directly affects the consumer exposure window and determines whether a recall remains regional or escalates into a nationwide advisory.

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Where this agency-classified recall sits among FDA Class I/II/III notices

Of 88,244 recalls with an agency hazard classification, 19,068 are high severity, 64,652 moderate, and 4,524 low. A further 16,179 CPSC/NHTSA recalls have no agency class and are excluded from this split. This recall is classified moderate severity.

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Product description

SOL SYS L 9IN CALC 2.25/19.5 Packaging: Product is packed within a poly protector, with protection added as needed for fragile points. The entire stem is then placed within a foam sleeve for added protection. The assembly is then placed and sealed in an inner and outer tray for aseptic transfer. The sealed package is placed into a folding carton, labeled, and shrink wrapped. Intended Use: SOLUTION System Calcar Stems are used in total hip arthroplasty (THA) to provide increased patient mobility and reduce pain by replacing the damaged hip joint articulation in patients where there is evidence of sufficient sound bone to seat and support the components.

Reason for recall

An Engineering Analysis has determined the Solution Calcar Stem has the potential to result in impingement with a variety of heads. This impingement may not allow the stem and head to lock as intended. The amount of possible impingement varies depending on the femoral head. Worst case condition: Calcar stem with -2mm offset articuleze maximum of 0.937mm radial impingement. It is evident that a

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the FDA Devices recall record
Attribute	Value
Agency	U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Severity class	Moderate (Class II)
Status	Terminated
Recall number	Z-0583-2013
Date reported	December 26, 2012
Date initiated	December 3, 2012
Recalling firm	DePuy Orthopaedics, Inc.
Firm location	Warsaw, IN
Affected scope	1732 total all product codes
Distribution	Nationwide Distribution including AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, HI, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WA, WI, and WY and GUAYNABO, …

Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Devices enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

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This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on December 26, 2012. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-0583-2013.

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Distribution: Nationwide Distribution including AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, HI, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WA, WI, and WY and GUAYNABO, PR.

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