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[Recalled] LUSTER HIP SZ 3 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

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A safety authority has issued a recall or warning for this item. The confirmed facts from the source notice are laid out below.

Recall details

ProductLUSTER HIP SZ 3 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 polished c
Brand / manufacturerDePuy Orthopaedics, Inc.
Categorydevice
Issuing authorityFDA_DEVICE
ReferenceZ-1917-2012
Country of noticeUnited States
Risk levelClass II
Hazard typerecall
Notice date16 May 2012
EAN / barcode152180003

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.

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