Stryker Howmedica Osteonics Corp. Solar Shoulder Humeral Stem These devices are modular components of a total shoulder system. These humeral stems are intended for use with humeral heads and glenoid components in primary or revision total shoulder arthroplasty. Recall
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Product
Solar Shoulder Humeral Stem These devices are modular components of a total shoulder system. These humeral stems are intended for use with humeral heads and glenoid components in primary or revision total shoulder arthroplasty.
Brand
Stryker Howmedica Osteonics Corp.
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
CAT. NO.5351-4103, SHOULDER - HUMERAL STEM 7mm, LOT CODE XKRMHE, CAT. NO. 5351-4105 SHOULDER - HUMERAL STEM 9mm, LOT CODE 8ETMJE, CAT. NO. 5351-4105 SHOULDER - HUMERAL STEM 9mm LOT CODE 8EYMJE, CAT. NO. 5351-4107 SHOULDER - HUMERAL STEM 11mm LOT CODE V45MKE, CAT. NO. 5351-4108 SHOULDER - HUMERAL STEM 12mm LOT CODE VV3MKE, CAT. NO. 5351-4108 SHOULDER - HUMERAL STEM 12mm LOT CODE VV4MKE, CAT. NO. 5351-4109 SHOULDER - HUMERAL STEM 13mm LOT CODE VWHMKE, CAT. NO. 5351-4110 SHOULDER - HUMERAL STEM 14mm LOT CODE HTXMKE, CAT. NO. 5351-4110 SHOULDER - HUMERAL STEM 14mm LOT CODE T7TMKE
Products Sold
CAT. NO.5351-4103, SHOULDER - HUMERAL STEM 7mm , LOT CODE XKRMHE, CAT. NO. 5351-4105 SHOULDER - HUMERAL STEM 9mm, LOT CODE 8ETMJE, CAT. NO. 5351-4105 SHOULDER - HUMERAL STEM 9mm LOT CODE 8EYMJE, CAT. NO. 5351-4107 SHOULDER - HUMERAL STEM 11mm LOT CODE V45MKE, CAT. NO. 5351-4108 SHOULDER - HUMERAL STEM 12mm LOT CODE VV3MKE, CAT. NO. 5351-4108 SHOULDER - HUMERAL STEM 12mm LOT CODE VV4MKE, CAT. NO. 5351-4109 SHOULDER - HUMERAL STEM 13mm LOT CODE VWHMKE, CAT. NO. 5351-4110 SHOULDER - HUMERAL STEM 14mm LOT CODE HTXMKE, CAT. NO. 5351-4110 SHOULDER - HUMERAL STEM 14mm LOT CODE T7TMKE, CAT. NO. 5351-4113 SHOULDER - HUMERAL STEM 17mm LOT CODE KKHMKE and CAT. NO. 5351-4205 SHOULDER - HUMERAL 200mmX9mm LOT CODE MT9MKE
Stryker Howmedica Osteonics Corp. is recalling Solar Shoulder Humeral Stem These devices are modular components of a total shoulder system. These due to Stryker Orthopaedics became aware of a visual defect in certain blister packages of certain devices.. Based on FDA medical device recall database.
Summary derived from FDA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by FDA
Stryker Orthopaedics became aware of a visual defect in certain blister packages of certain devices.
Recommended Action
Per FDA guidance
Recall notification letters were sent via Federal Express on November 21, 2008 to Stryker Branches/Agencies, Hospital Risk Management, Chief of Orthopaedics and Surgeon. The letters explained the problem and indicated that there are no risk factors. Contact Stryker Orthopaedics for additional information at 1-201-831-5718.
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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