FDA (Devices) recall action 89240
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Stems may have an undersized spigot bore diameter therefore separating the proximal body from the stem may not be possible without surgical delay and/or bone damage
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DePuy Orthopaedics has recalled 3 units of GLOBAL UNITE REV STEM SZ 8 due to an undersized spigot bore. Separation of the implant components may not be possible without surgical delay and/or bone damage.
DePuy Orthopaedics is recalling GLOBAL UNITE REV STEM SZ 10 implants because the spigot bore may be undersized, preventing proper separation of components during revision surgery and potentially causing bone damage.
DePuy Orthopaedics' GLOBAL UNITE STD STEM prosthetics may have undersized spigot bores, complicating removal during revision surgery. Affected patients may experience surgical delays or bone damage.
DePuy Orthopaedics is recalling 781 hip stem implants that may have an undersized spigot bore diameter, potentially preventing surgical removal without additional surgical delay or bone damage.
DePuy Orthopaedics recalls the GLOBAL UNITE STD STEM SZ 14 hip stem in 451 units worldwide due to undersized spigot bore diameter. The defect may prevent proper separation of the stem during surgery without surgical delay or bone damage.
DePuy is recalling GLOBAL UNITE STD STEM SZ 6 orthopedic stems due to undersized spigot bore that may prevent safe removal during revision surgery, risking surgical delays and bone damage.
DePuy Orthopaedics is recalling GLOBAL UNITE STD STEM orthopedic implants due to undersized spigot bore diameter that may prevent proper removal during revision surgery, risking surgical delay and bone damage.
DePuy Orthopaedics is recalling approximately 870 GLOBAL UNITE STD STEM implants worldwide because an undersized spigot bore may prevent proper separation, causing potential surgical delay or bone damage.