Stryker Howmedica Osteonics Corp. Stryker Howmedica Osteonics, Primary Super SecurFit Stems, hip prosthesis, Sterile; Arc Deposited, V40 taper Not for use with 16mm heads. Recall
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According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Product
Stryker Howmedica Osteonics, Primary Super SecurFit Stems, hip prosthesis, Sterile; Arc Deposited, V40 taper Not for use with 16mm heads.
Brand
Stryker Howmedica Osteonics Corp.
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Catalog Number: J6054-XXXX, All lots codes with an expiry prior to Aug. 2013.
Products Sold
Catalog Number: J6054-XXXX; All lots codes with an expiry prior to Aug. 2013.
Stryker Howmedica Osteonics Corp. is recalling Stryker Howmedica Osteonics, Primary Super SecurFit Stems, hip prosthesis, Sterile; Arc Deposited, due to Stryker Orthopaedics became aware that there may be difficulty in mating stem to implantation/extraction instrument.. Based on FDA medical device recall database.
Summary derived from FDA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by FDA
Stryker Orthopaedics became aware that there may be difficulty in mating stem to implantation/extraction instrument.
Recommended Action
Per FDA guidance
Stryker sent Urgent product Correction Letters on January 14, 2009 by Federal Express to Stryker branches/agencies, hospital risk management, chief of orthopaedics and surgeon.
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