ModerateClass IIOngoing

FDA Devices recall · Reported August 16, 2023

LINK MP Monoblock Hip Stem, Trial Stem Instruments, Size 23 - Indicated for patients with Mobility-limiting diseases, fractures or defects of the hip joint or proximal femur Item Number: 136-23/00

Q: Which agency issued this recall?

This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on August 16, 2023. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-2354-2023.

Q: Where was the recalled product distributed?

Distribution: US Nationwide distribution..

Q: Should I stop using a recalled medication or medical device?

Do not stop using a recalled medication or device without consulting your healthcare provider first, as abruptly discontinuing treatment could pose its own health risks. Your doctor can advise on alternatives or whether the recall applies to your specific product lot. Check the recall number and lot information against your product packaging.

Increased force may be required to remove the LINK MP Monoblock trial hip stem (Sizes 14mm - 25mm),after impaction. Potential for prolongation of surgery or the surgical procedure…

Recall #: Z-2354-2023
Affected scope: 24 units
Initiated: July 3, 2023

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Waldemar Link GmbH & Co. Kg (Mfg Site) recalled LINK MP Monoblock Hip Stem, Trial Stem Instruments, Size 23 - Indicated for patients with… - a moderate-severity action.

LINK MP Monoblock Hip Stem, Trial Stem Instruments, Size 23 - Indicated for patients with… was recalled by Waldemar Link GmbH & Co. Kg (Mfg Site) in August 16, 2023. Reason: Increased force may be required to remove the LINK MP Monoblock trial hip stem (Sizes 14mm - 25mm),after impa…. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #Z-2354-2023 with the FDA Devices before acting.

The recall

Waldemar Link GmbH & Co. Kg (Mfg Site) issued this moderate-severity FDA Devices recall-Increased force may be required to remove the LINK MP Monoblock trial hip stem (Sizes 14mm - 25mm),after impa….

Moderate
severity level: 24 units
affected scope: Class II
classification: August 16, 2023
reported

Sourced from official FDA Devices enforcement records. Verify recall #Z-2354-2023 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

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.

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 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.

Counts reflect market size and reporting activity, not inherent danger, we do not rank products by risk from raw recall volume.

Product description

LINK MP Monoblock Hip Stem, Trial Stem Instruments, Size 23 - Indicated for patients with Mobility-limiting diseases, fractures or defects of the hip joint or proximal femur Item Number: 136-23/00

Reason for recall

Increased force may be required to remove the LINK MP Monoblock trial hip stem (Sizes 14mm - 25mm),after impaction. Potential for prolongation of surgery or the surgical procedure may have to be modified due to this issue

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	Ongoing
Recall number	Z-2354-2023
Date reported	August 16, 2023
Date initiated	July 3, 2023
Recalling firm	Waldemar Link GmbH & Co. Kg (Mfg Site)
Firm location	Norderstedt, N/A
Affected scope	24 units
Distribution	US Nationwide distribution.

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

Scale of Impact

24 units units affected - limited or regional distribution scale.

Regional (<10K units) ✓ This recall

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Large-scale (100K – 1M units) -

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What product was recalled? ▼

LINK MP Monoblock Hip Stem, Trial Stem Instruments, Size 23 - Indicated for patients with Mobility-limiting diseases, fractures or defects of the hip joint or proximal femur Item Number: 136-23/00. Recalled by Waldemar Link GmbH & Co. Kg (Mfg Site). Units affected: 24 units.

Why was this product recalled? ▼

Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on August 16, 2023. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-2354-2023.

Where was the recalled product distributed? ▼

Distribution: US Nationwide distribution..

Should I stop using a recalled medication or medical device? ▼

Do not stop using a recalled medication or device without consulting your healthcare provider first, as abruptly discontinuing treatment could pose its own health risks. Your doctor can advise on alternatives or whether the recall applies to your specific product lot. Check the recall number and lot information against your product packaging.

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