Stryker Howmedica Osteonics Corp. Corin Unipolar Adapter Sleeve, For use with Corin Unipolar CoCr Heads; Not for use w/ceramic heads; not for use w/ Stainless Steel implants. Stryker Orthopaedics. Indicated for use in partial hip replacement procedures for patients suffering from pain and disability due to a variety of related bone disease. Recall

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According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

Reason for Recall

As stated by FDA

The raw material used in the production of the Unipolar adaptor sleeve and the Restoration modular products are not affected by the previously mentioned metallurgical non-compliance issue. however, poor process controls demonstrated by this vendor has raised concern about their supplied raw material. As a precaution and due to the potential impact on the mechanical properties of the products, St

Recommended Action

Per FDA guidance

Stryker Orthopaedics issued "Urgent Product Recall" letters via Federal Express priority overnight beginning June 26, 2009 to Branches, Hospital Risk Management and Chief of Orthopaedics and Surgeons. All users are requested to examine their inventory, retrieve all affected product and return for reconciliation to Stryker Orthopaedics. Users are also requested to complete the enclosed Product Accountability Form and fax with necessary information to the firm at 1-201-831-6069. For further information, contact Stryker Orthopaedics at 1-201-831-5970.