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FDA Devices Moderate Class II Terminated

RECLAIM Taper Protector Sleeve. RECLAIM Revision Hip System Orthopedic Manual Surgical Instrument, used to ensure the locking taper surface of the Distal Stem is protected during proximal preparation.

Reported: July 30, 2014 Initiated: June 3, 2014 #Z-2082-2014

Product Description

RECLAIM Taper Protector Sleeve. RECLAIM Revision Hip System Orthopedic Manual Surgical Instrument, used to ensure the locking taper surface of the Distal Stem is protected during proximal preparation.

Reason for Recall

The product can be difficult to remove from the Distal Stem both out of the package and after proximal reaming.

Details

Recalling Firm
DePuy Orthopaedics, Inc.
Units Affected
814 units
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution - USA including AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WA, WI & WV and Internationally to AUSTRALIA, AUSTRIA, CANADA, CHILE, CHINA, CZECH REPUBLIC, DENMARK, FRANCE, GERMANY, IBERIA, IRELAND, ISRAEL, ITALY, NEW ZEALAND, NORWAY, POLAND, SINGAPORE, SLOVENIA, SOUTH AFRICA, SPAIN, SWITZERLAND & UK.
Location
Warsaw, IN

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
RECLAIM Taper Protector Sleeve. RECLAIM Revision Hip System Orthopedic Manual Surgical Instrument, used to ensure the locking taper surface of the Distal Stem is protected during proximal preparation.. Recalled by DePuy Orthopaedics, Inc.. Units affected: 814 units.
Why was this product recalled?
The product can be difficult to remove from the Distal Stem both out of the package and after proximal reaming.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on July 30, 2014. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-2082-2014.