Stryker Howmedica Osteonics Corp. Meridian ST Femoral Stem Recall
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According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Product
Meridian ST Femoral Stem
Brand
Stryker Howmedica Osteonics Corp.
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Catalog #---Description -- # of lots: 6265-0-005, Meridian ST Hip Stem #2/12MM, 13 lots, 6265-0-006, Meridian ST Hip Stem #3/11MM, 3 lots, 6265-0-007, Meridian ST Hip Stem #3/13MM, 31 lots, 6265-0-009, Meridian ST Hip Stem, #4/14MM, 4 lots, 6265-0-011, Meridian ST Hip Stem, no # 15 lots, 6265-0-013, Meridian ST Hip Stem #6/16MM, 7 lots
Products Sold
Catalog #---Description -- # of lots: 6265-0-005, Meridian ST Hip Stem #2/12MM, 13 lots; 6265-0-006, Meridian ST Hip Stem #3/11MM, 3 lots; 6265-0-007, Meridian ST Hip Stem #3/13MM, 31 lots; 6265-0-009, Meridian ST Hip Stem, #4/14MM, 4 lots; 6265-0-011, Meridian ST Hip Stem, no # 15 lots; 6265-0-013, Meridian ST Hip Stem #6/16MM, 7 lots
Stryker Howmedica Osteonics Corp. is recalling Meridian ST Femoral Stem due to The V40 femoral head may not properly engage on the referenced V40 cobal chrome femoral hip stems.. Based on FDA medical device recall database.
Summary derived from FDA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by FDA
The V40 femoral head may not properly engage on the referenced V40 cobal chrome femoral hip stems.
Recommended Action
Per FDA guidance
A urgent product recall notification was sent out to all hospitals on August 24, 2005, branches and agencies by first class mail. The action is limited only to that product manufactured in the Stryker Ireland facility for the product families indicated.
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