Stryker Howmedica Osteonics Corp. Stryker GMRS Proximal Femoral Surgical Protocol; Global Modular Replacement System Proximal Femoral Resection for Large Segmental Replacements, Femur Prosthesis Surgical Literature, Stryker Orthopaedics, Mahwah, NJ 07430 Recall
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According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Product
Stryker GMRS Proximal Femoral Surgical Protocol; Global Modular Replacement System Proximal Femoral Resection for Large Segmental Replacements, Femur Prosthesis Surgical Literature, Stryker Orthopaedics, Mahwah, NJ 07430
Brand
Stryker Howmedica Osteonics Corp.
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Literature number: LSPK41, 10 surgical protocols per package.
Products Sold
Literature number: LSPK41; 10 surgical protocols per package.
Stryker Howmedica Osteonics Corp. is recalling Stryker GMRS Proximal Femoral Surgical Protocol; Global Modular Replacement System Proximal Femoral due to The GMRS Proximal Femoral Surgical Protocol states " The GMRS Proximal Femoral components are fully compatabile with all Stryker V40 femoral heads." . Based on FDA medical device recall database.
Summary derived from FDA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by FDA
The GMRS Proximal Femoral Surgical Protocol states " The GMRS Proximal Femoral components are fully compatabile with all Stryker V40 femoral heads." This statement is incorrect and conflicts with the Alumina Head label and packaging insert.
Recommended Action
Per FDA guidance
Stryker sent Urgent Product Recall notification letters and Product Accountability forms via FedEx on 12/21/2007, return receipt requested. An Urgent Product Recall letter dated 1/7/2008, was sent to surgeons who are GMRS users, advising that the GMRS Proximal femoral components are not compatible with Alumina ceramic heads.
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