Severity
Moderate
FDA Devices recall · Reported April 17, 2013
Firm was made aware of incidents relating to the difficulty of properly engaging and securing the Cross-Over 36mm liner into the Cross-Over shell.
Stelkast Co recalled Stelkast Cross-over Acetabular Shell and Liner Hip System, Part Numbers SC3458-52, SC3474… — a moderate-severity action.
Stelkast Cross-over Acetabular Shell and Liner Hip System, Part Numbers SC3458-52, SC3474… was recalled by Stelkast Co in April 17, 2013. Reason: Firm was made aware of incidents relating to the difficulty of properly engaging and securing the Cross-Over …. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #Z-1066-2013 with the FDA Devices before acting.
The recall
Stelkast Co issued this moderate-severity FDA Devices recall — Firm was made aware of incidents relating to the difficulty of properly engaging and securing the Cross-Over ….
Sourced from official FDA Devices enforcement records. Verify recall #Z-1066-2013 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
This FDA Devices action (record #Z-1066-2013) was formally reported on April 17, 2013, with the manufacturer initiating the action on January 24, 2013. It is classified under Moderate severity (Class II), with a current status of Terminated. Stelkast Co is listed as the recalling firm, operating out of Mcmurray, PA. Federal records list the affected scope as 254.
The documented reason for this recall is: Firm was made aware of incidents relating to the difficulty of properly engaging and securing the Cross-Over 36mm liner into the Cross-Over shell. Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: Nationwide Distribution including the states of NV, OK and PA.. 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, 6 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 — 40,409 medical devices recalls on record
Of 100,165 recalls in the database, 23,668 are high severity, 72,097 moderate, and 4,400 low. This recall is classified moderate severity.
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Severity
Moderate
Affected scope
254
Related Recalls
6
6 from same agency
Stelkast Cross-over Acetabular Shell and Liner Hip System, Part Numbers SC3458-52, SC3474-52, SC3459-52, and SC3460-52. Intended for use in reconstruction of the articulating surface of the acetabular portion of the hip.
Firm was made aware of incidents relating to the difficulty of properly engaging and securing the Cross-Over 36mm liner into the Cross-Over shell.
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
| Severity class | Moderate (Class II) |
| Status | Terminated |
| Recall number | Z-1066-2013 |
| Date reported | April 17, 2013 |
| Date initiated | January 24, 2013 |
| Recalling firm | Stelkast Co |
| Firm location | Mcmurray, PA |
| Affected scope | 254 |
| Distribution | Nationwide Distribution including the states of NV, OK and PA. |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Devices enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
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