Stryker Howmedica Osteonics Corp. Stryker Orthopaedics, UHR Universal Bipolar Component; 26 x 42 mm, Hip Prosthesis Component, Stryker Howmedica Osteonics Corp., Mahwah, NJ 07430 Recall
Check Your Product
According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Product
Stryker Orthopaedics, UHR Universal Bipolar Component; 26 x 42 mm, Hip Prosthesis Component, Stryker Howmedica Osteonics Corp., Mahwah, NJ 07430
Brand
Stryker Howmedica Osteonics Corp.
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in FDA notice. Check official source for details.
Products Sold
Ref No: Description: Lot Code: UH1-42-26 UHR BIPOLAR 26X42mm HD8MJA UH1-42-26 K53MND UH1-42-26 TK6MEA
Stryker Howmedica Osteonics Corp. is recalling Stryker Orthopaedics, UHR Universal Bipolar Component; 26 x 42 mm, Hip Prosthesis Component, Stryker due to Incorrect part: Device may have an incorrect locking ring assembled with the UHR bipolar head.. Based on FDA medical device recall database.
Summary derived from FDA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by FDA
Incorrect part: Device may have an incorrect locking ring assembled with the UHR bipolar head.
Recommended Action
Per FDA guidance
Stryker sent Urgent Product Hold letters to US branches/agencies and hospitals on October 26, 2007 advising them to quarantine the product from these lots, and Urgent Product Recall letters on November 2, 2007 advising them to return the devices to Stryker. International distributors were sent an advisory on November 6, 2007.
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