FDA-Device2012-07-18Class II
Stryker Orthopaedics, Definition PM Femoral Hip Stem Catalog Numbers 6265-3-099 through 6265-3-107. Howmedica Osteonics Corp. 325 Corporate Drive, Mahwah, NJ 07430. A subsidiary of Stryker Corp. Stryker France, ZAC Satorlas Green Pusignan, Av De Satolas Green 69881 Meyzeiu, Cedex France. Made in Ireland. The Definition PM femoral hip stem is a forged, collared, straight stem with an integral premantle (PM) design. The Poly Methyl Methacrylate (PMMA) and Barium Sulphate (BaSO4) premantle is
Stryker Howmedica Osteonics Corp.
Hazard
Stryker Orthopaedics has become aware of the potential for cracking of the PMMA coating on their PM COCR Hip Stem product.
Sold states
Nationwide Distribution
Affected count
16,913 units
Manufactured in
325 Corporate Drive, Mahwah, NJ, United States
Products
Stryker Orthopaedics, Definition PM Femoral Hip Stem Catalog Numbers 6265-3-099 through 6265-3-107. Howmedica Osteonics Corp. 325 Corporate Drive, Mahwah, NJ 07430. A subsidiary of Stryker Corp. Stryker France, ZAC Satorlas Green Pusignan, Av De Satolas Green 69881 Meyzeiu, Cedex France. Made in Ireland. The Definition PM femoral hip stem is a forged, collared, straight stem with an integral premantle (PM) design. The Poly Methyl Methacrylate (PMMA) and Barium Sulphate (BaSO4) premantle is integral to the design as it aligns, centralizes and pressurizes the stem within the femoral canal. The forged stem is first grit blasted proximally and then the premantle is applied through an infection molding process.
Official notice
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