FDA Devices recall · Reported September 26, 2012
S-Rom¿ Total Hip System Poly Liner Packaging: The insert is placed into an inner foil pouch and vacuum sealed; a ring is placed into a Tyvek/PET pouch and sealed; the foil pouch and Tyvek/PET pouch are placed into a nylon outer pouch and sealed. This is then placed into a folding carton, labeled, and shrink-wrapped. Description: Total Hip System Poly Dial¿ Liner is part of the S-ROM¿ Total Hip System. The Liner is fitted inside the acetabular shell; and is the bearing surface for the He
Orthopaedics, Inc. (DePuy) is issuing a voluntary recall of four lots of the S-ROM" liner because the Carton label has an Incorrect Color Code Series Designation. We have receiv…
DePuy Orthopaedics, Inc. recalled S-Rom¿ Total Hip System Poly Liner Packaging: The insert is placed into an inner foi… - a moderate-severity action.
S-Rom¿ Total Hip System Poly Liner Packaging: The insert is placed into an inner foi… was recalled by DePuy Orthopaedics, Inc. in September 26, 2012. Reason: Orthopaedics, Inc. (DePuy) is issuing a voluntary recall of four lots of the S-ROM" liner because the Carton…. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #Z-2414-2012 with the FDA Devices before acting.
The recall
DePuy Orthopaedics, Inc. issued this moderate-severity FDA Devices recall-Orthopaedics, Inc. (DePuy) is issuing a voluntary recall of four lots of the S-ROM" liner because the Carton….
- Moderate
- severity level
- Class II
- classification
- September 26, 2012
- reported
Sourced from official FDA Devices enforcement records. Verify recall #Z-2414-2012 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.
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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
S-Rom¿ Total Hip System Poly Liner Packaging: The insert is placed into an inner foil pouch and vacuum sealed; a ring is placed into a Tyvek/PET pouch and sealed; the foil pouch and Tyvek/PET pouch are placed into a nylon outer pouch and sealed. This is then placed into a folding carton, labeled, and shrink-wrapped. Description: Total Hip System Poly Dial¿ Liner is part of the S-ROM¿ Total Hip System. The Liner is fitted inside the acetabular shell; and is the bearing surface for the Head on the S-ROM¿ stem. The S-ROM liner is used for total hip arthroplasty is intended 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. Intended Use: Total Hip System Poly Dial Liner is part of the S-Rom Total Hip System. The Liner is fitted inside the acetabular shell; and is the bearing surface for the Head on the S-Rom¿ stem. The S Rom liner is used for total hip arthroplasty is intended 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
Orthopaedics, Inc. (DePuy) is issuing a voluntary recall of four lots of the S-ROM" liner because the Carton label has an Incorrect Color Code Series Designation. We have received one complaint regarding this issue.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
| Severity class | Moderate (Class II) |
| Status | Terminated |
| Recall number | Z-2414-2012 |
| Date reported | September 26, 2012 |
| Date initiated | August 22, 2012 |
| Recalling firm | DePuy Orthopaedics, Inc. |
| Firm location | Warsaw, IN |
| Affected scope | 12 liners |
| Distribution | Nationwide Distribution including the states of MA, TX, OH, CA, and NC. |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Devices enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
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