[Recalled] ABG II Modular Hip Stem Stryker Howmedica Osteonics Corp. Mahwah, NJ 07430 Stryker Ireland Carrigtwohill Industrial Estate, Carrigtwohill County Cork, Ireland. The ABG II Modular range of implants is constituted of 8 right s

Regulators flagged this product in an official safety action. Here is what the notice says and what it means for owners.

Recall details

Why it was recalled

According to the FDA_DEVICE notice, the identified hazard is: Stryker has updated the instruction for use (IFU) (product correction)for the ABGII Modular and Rejuvenate Modular Hip Systems. This is based on a reported rate of less than one percent for revisions potentially associated with fretting and or corrosion at or about the modular neck junction. On June 29, 2012, Stryker has decided to remove the affected product from the field since there may be an

This Class II recall concerns device products distributed in United States and was recorded by FDA_DEVICE. Recalls in this category are published so that owners, retailers, and importers can identify affected units and act quickly.

What to do if you own this product

Check whether your unit is affected and follow the authority's guidance before further use.

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