DePuy Orthopaedics, Inc. DePuy Synthes Articul/eze Femoral Head: Hip joint metal/polymer semi-constrained cemented prosthesis. Part Number: 1365-21-000, Part Description: ARTICUL/EZE BALL 32 +1 GR Recall
Check Your Product
According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Product
DePuy Synthes Articul/eze Femoral Head: Hip joint metal/polymer semi-constrained cemented prosthesis. Part Number: 1365-21-000, Part Description: ARTICUL/EZE BALL 32 +1 GR
Brand
DePuy Orthopaedics, Inc.
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Lot: D20111130 GTIN: 10603295033172
Products Sold
Lot: D20111130 GTIN: 10603295033172
DePuy Orthopaedics, Inc. is recalling DePuy Synthes Articul/eze Femoral Head: Hip joint metal/polymer semi-constrained cemented prosthesis due to Fifty (50) individual units from Lot D20111130 were distributed with the incorrect part number and size etched on the product.. Based on FDA medical device recall database.
Summary derived from FDA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by FDA
Fifty (50) individual units from Lot D20111130 were distributed with the incorrect part number and size etched on the product.
Recommended Action
Per FDA guidance
On May 12, 2021, DePuy Synthes issued an Urgent Medical Device Removal notice to customers via letter notifying them that DePuy Synthes has determined that individual units of ARTICUL/EZETM Femoral Heads were distributed with the incorrect part number and size etched on the product. Please take the Following Steps: 1. Examine your inventory immediately to determine if you have the lot subject to this recall and quarantine the product. 2. Contact your DePuy Synthes Sales Consultant to coordinate the return of any products from the affected lot. 3. Complete, sign and return the attached business response form (see page 3 of this notice) to OneMD-Field-Actions@its.jnj.com 4. Forward this notice to anyone in your facility that needs to be informed (i.e., those who manage, transport, store, stock, or use the project subject to this recall). 5. If any of the subject product has been forwarded to another facility, contact that facility and provide them with this notice. 6. Post a copy of this notice in a visible area for awareness and keep a copy for your records.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) directly.
View official FDA recall noticeDistribution
As reported by FDA
CA, CT, FL, GA, IN, IA, LA, ME, MN, MO, MT, NE, NY, NC, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, TN, WI
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