Stryker Howmedica Osteonics Corp. Hipstar V40 Femoral Stem Howemedica: Benoist Girard et Cie; 203 bd de la Grande Selle B.P.8; 14201 Herouville Saint Clair. Used in total and hemi hip arthroplasty for: noninflammatory degenerative joint disease including osteoarthritis and avascular necrosis; Rheumatoid arthritis; Correction of functional deformity; revision procedures where other treatments or devices have failed; and treatment of nonunion, femoral neck and trochanteric fractures of the proximal femur with head involvement th Recall
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Product
Hipstar V40 Femoral Stem Howemedica: Benoist Girard et Cie; 203 bd de la Grande Selle B.P.8; 14201 Herouville Saint Clair. Used in total and hemi hip arthroplasty for: noninflammatory degenerative joint disease including osteoarthritis and avascular necrosis; Rheumatoid arthritis; Correction of functional deformity; revision procedures where other treatments or devices have failed; and treatment of nonunion, femoral neck and trochanteric fractures of the proximal femur with head involvement th
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Stryker Howmedica Osteonics Corp.
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Products Sold
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Stryker Howmedica Osteonics Corp. is recalling Hipstar V40 Femoral Stem Howemedica: Benoist Girard et Cie; 203 bd de la Grande Selle B.P.8; 14201 H due to The warning label "do not use with heads more than +10, offset" does not appear on 135 degree stem boxes. This warning is contained in the instructio. Based on FDA medical device recall database.
Summary derived from FDA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by FDA
The warning label "do not use with heads more than +10, offset" does not appear on 135 degree stem boxes. This warning is contained in the instructions for use.
Recommended Action
Per FDA guidance
Recall notification letters were sent by Fed Ex on August 20, 2008 to Stryker branches/agencies and Hospital Risk Management departments. Letters to Branches stated the reason for the recall and the potential hazard. Both letters state that it is recommended that physicians follow patients in a manner that is consistent with a physicians routine standard of care for total hip arthroplasty. Contact Stryker Howmedica Osteonics Corp. at 1-201-831-5000 for assistance.
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View official FDA recall noticePage updated: Jan 10, 2026