DePuy Orthopaedics, Inc. MODULAR CATHCART FRACTURE HEAD HIP BALL, sizes 41mm to 60mm inclusive; metallic femoral head prosthesis, Product No. 136341000, 136342000, 136343000, 136344000, 136345000, 136346000, 136347000, 136348000, 136349000, 136350000, 136351000, 136352000, 136353000, 136354000, 136356000, 136358000, 136360000 Recall
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According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Product
MODULAR CATHCART FRACTURE HEAD HIP BALL, sizes 41mm to 60mm inclusive; metallic femoral head prosthesis, Product No. 136341000, 136342000, 136343000, 136344000, 136345000, 136346000, 136347000, 136348000, 136349000, 136350000, 136351000, 136352000, 136353000, 136354000, 136356000, 136358000, 136360000
Brand
DePuy Orthopaedics, Inc.
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
All lots until Instructions for Use (IFU) is revised
Products Sold
All lots until Instructions for Use (IFU) is revised
DePuy Orthopaedics, Inc. is recalling MODULAR CATHCART FRACTURE HEAD HIP BALL, sizes 41mm to 60mm inclusive; metallic femoral head prosthe due to The Cathcart Ball has an inherent +5mm offset which is not currently specified in its Instructions for Use or Surgical Technique Guide. The STG has be. Based on FDA medical device recall database.
Summary derived from FDA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by FDA
The Cathcart Ball has an inherent +5mm offset which is not currently specified in its Instructions for Use or Surgical Technique Guide. The STG has been updated to reflect the clarification that the +5mm offset should be taken into consideration when using a Cathcart head in a construct for hemi-hip arthroplasty procedures.
Recommended Action
Per FDA guidance
On June 13, 2022, the firm notified distributed recall letters to customers titled URGENT FIELD SAFETY NOTICE. Customers were instructed to contact their local sales consultant to receive a copy of the revised STG (reference document number DSUS/JRC/0317/2044 Rev B). Product is not being removed from the field.
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 noticePage updated: Jan 10, 2026