Pinnacle Cancellous Screw Packaging: Product is housed within a polyurethane protector; this i...
FDA Recall #Z-0569-2013 — Class II — November 28, 2012
Product Description
Pinnacle Cancellous Screw Packaging: Product is housed within a polyurethane protector; this is placed inside an uncoated Tyvek/PET peel pouch and sealed. This package is placed into a paperboard carton, labeled and shrink-wrapped. PINNACLE¿ CANCELLOUS Bone Screws are ancillary fixation devices used in total hip arthroplasties. These screws are used to secure PINNACLE ACETABULAR Shell implants to the acetabulum via screw holes designed in the shell. Intended Use: This product is indicated for use in total hip replacement procedures for patients suffering severe pain and disability due to structural damage in the hip joint from rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, post-traumatic arthritis, collagen disorders, avascular necrosis, and nonunion of femoral fractures.
Reason for Recall
DePuy Orthopaedics, Inc. is issuing a voluntary recall of ten lots of the Pinnacle¿ Cancellous Screw due to an incorrect description on the label. The label description reads Pinnacle Cannulated Screw and should read Pinnacle Cancellous Screw.
Recalling Firm
DePuy Orthopaedics, Inc. — Warsaw, IN
Classification
Class II — May cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences.
Product Type
Devices
Product Quantity
118 units
Distribution
Nationwide distribution: USA states of: GA, MA, MN, SC and VA.
Code Information
Catalog number: 121708500 and Lot numbers: 227619, 227620, 227621, 227622, 227627, 227630, 227646, 227650, 227651, and 227656.
Status
Terminated
Voluntary / Mandated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
What Should You Do?
Stop using this medical device immediately and consult your healthcare provider. Contact the recalling firm for instructions on return or replacement. If you experienced an adverse event, inform your doctor.