PlainRecalls
FDA Devices Moderate Class II Terminated

Apex ARC Hip Stem, HA Coated, Size 5; Product Code: HC-21005-HA Product Usage: The Apex ARC Hip Stem is the femoral component of a primary or revision total hip replacement. This femoral hip stem is intended for press-fit application and is provided sterile for single use. They are manufactured from titanium alloy. The stem has a proximal porous coating of titanium plasma spray under a coating of hydroxyapatite (HA)

Reported: July 22, 2015 Initiated: June 3, 2015 #Z-2064-2015

Product Description

Apex ARC Hip Stem, HA Coated, Size 5; Product Code: HC-21005-HA Product Usage: The Apex ARC Hip Stem is the femoral component of a primary or revision total hip replacement. This femoral hip stem is intended for press-fit application and is provided sterile for single use. They are manufactured from titanium alloy. The stem has a proximal porous coating of titanium plasma spray under a coating of hydroxyapatite (HA)

Reason for Recall

Product may breach the inner and outer sterile pouches during shipping or handling.

Details

Recalling Firm
Omnilife Science Inc.
Units Affected
146 devices
Distribution
US Nationwide Distribution in the states of: UT, CA, FL, TX, MA, GA, OK, VA, CT, OK, and WY.
Location
East Taunton, MA

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
Apex ARC Hip Stem, HA Coated, Size 5; Product Code: HC-21005-HA Product Usage: The Apex ARC Hip Stem is the femoral component of a primary or revision total hip replacement. This femoral hip stem is intended for press-fit application and is provided sterile for single use. They are manufactured from titanium alloy. The stem has a proximal porous coating of titanium plasma spray under a coating of hydroxyapatite (HA). Recalled by Omnilife Science Inc.. Units affected: 146 devices.
Why was this product recalled?
Product may breach the inner and outer sterile pouches during shipping or handling.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on July 22, 2015. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-2064-2015.