Stryker Howmedica Osteonics Corp. Hipstar TMZF Cementless Hip Stem Protocol, Product Number: LSP60. Recall
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According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Product
Hipstar TMZF Cementless Hip Stem Protocol, Product Number: LSP60.
Brand
Stryker Howmedica Osteonics Corp.
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Literature # LPS60 (Lot code n/a)
Products Sold
Literature # LPS60 (Lot code n/a)
Stryker Howmedica Osteonics Corp. is recalling Hipstar TMZF Cementless Hip Stem Protocol, Product Number: LSP60. due to Mis-labeling: An error on page 4 of the Hipstar protocol was found. In the table for compatible Heads, the 40 mm diameter heads with a Neck Length of . Based on FDA medical device recall database.
Summary derived from FDA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by FDA
Mis-labeling: An error on page 4 of the Hipstar protocol was found. In the table for compatible Heads, the 40 mm diameter heads with a Neck Length of +12 should have been omitted.
Recommended Action
Per FDA guidance
Urgent Product Correction Letters, dated 10/17/2007 were sent on 10/17/07by Federal Express to all Stryker Branches/Agencies who had received the protocol. The branches were instructed to quarantine and destroy the protocols.
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