DePuy Orthopaedics, Inc. Recall: Altrx" Altralinked" Polyethylene liners Description: An a
DePuy Orthopaedics, Inc. Recall: Altrx" Altralinked" Polyethylene liners Description: An a is one of 9,000 recalls in the RecallGuard dataset. Key details — Recalling firm: DePuy Orthopaedics, Inc.; Product: Altrx" Altralinked" Polyethylene liners Description: An acetabular liner is one of the implants used during tota
| Recalling firm | DePuy Orthopaedics, Inc. |
|---|---|
| Product | Altrx" Altralinked" Polyethylene liners Description: An acetabular liner is one of the implants used during total hip arthroplasty to replace the damaged hip joint to help increase patient mobility and to reduce pain. Packaging: Product is placed into a PETG tray, sealed with a Tyvek lid. This is placed into a second PETG tray and sealed with a Tyvek lid. This package is placed into a paperboard carton, labeled, and shrink-wrapped. Intended Use: An acetabular liner is used in combination with other implants for total hip arthroplasty is intended to provide increased patient mobility and reduce |
| Reason for recall | In the recalled lot, the products were not machined according to the production router, a size 52 cup (122136052) was machined instead. This resulted in a size 52 liner being etched and labeled as a size 54 liner. |
| Classification | Class II (moderate — may cause temporary or reversible health consequences) |
| Status | Terminated |
| Distribution | Worldwide Distribution - USA including PA and the country of Canada |
| Recall initiated | 20120724 |
| Recall number | Z-2220-2012 |
| Category | device |
| State | IN |
| Country | United States |
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