[Recalled] LUSTER HIP SZ 10 Packaging: The product was packaged within inner and outer blister trays, sealed with coated Tyvek lidding. The stems were packaged within vinyl protectors, with foam taper protectors. Intended Use: The LUS
Authorities recorded a safety problem with this product. The details below come directly from the government recall notice.
Recall details
| Product | LUSTER HIP SZ 10 Packaging: The product was packaged within inner and outer blister trays, sealed with coated Tyvek lidding. The stems were packaged within vinyl protectors, with foam taper protectors. Intended Use: The LUSTER Cemented Polished Femoral Hip Stems product are forged CoCr polishe |
|---|---|
| Brand / manufacturer | DePuy Orthopaedics, Inc. |
| Category | device |
| Issuing authority | FDA_DEVICE |
| Reference | Z-1924-2012 |
| Country of notice | United States |
| Risk level | Class II |
| Hazard type | recall |
| Notice date | 16 May 2012 |
| EAN / barcode | 152180010 |
Why it was recalled
According to the FDA_DEVICE notice, the identified hazard is: DePuy Orthopaedics, Inc. is issuing a Field Safety Notice for the LUSTER Cemented Polished Femoral Hip Stems and the ULTIMA LX Cemented Polished Femoral Hip Stems that were implanted with any metal-on-metal (MoM) articulation (including a head of CoCr and an acetabular cup where the cup is of an all metal construction (monoblock or modular)).The LUSTER Cemented Polished Femoral Hip Stems and the U
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.
Read the full official notice →
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