[Recalled] LUSTER HIP SZ 9 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 LUST
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Recall details
| Product | LUSTER HIP SZ 9 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 |
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| Brand / manufacturer | DePuy Orthopaedics, Inc. |
| Category | device |
| Issuing authority | FDA_DEVICE |
| Reference | Z-1923-2012 |
| Country of notice | United States |
| Risk level | Class II |
| Hazard type | recall |
| Notice date | 16 May 2012 |
| EAN / barcode | 152180009 |
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
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