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FDA (Devices) recall action 94871

Howmedica Osteonics Corp. recalled 3 products on 2024-07-24

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Products
3
Announced
2024-07-24
Critical
0
Units
48

Why these products were recalled

Mislabeled: the size on the package label of the UNITRAX¿ Endoprosthesis Head Component potentially may not match the device within the packaging. This product mix only involves the three (3) sizes (43mm, 42mm, and the 38mm)

The agency’s own wording, quoted from the enforcement report.

The unit total adds up the quantities the agency stated for each product. Where a product record gave no figure, or gave a weight rather than a count, it contributes nothing — so the real total is at least this, never less.

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  • HighFDA (Devices)··2024-07-24

    UNITRAX Hip Endoprosthesis Head Components Mislabeled with Incorrect Package Sizes

    Howmedica Osteonics Corp. is recalling UNITRAX Endoprosthesis Head Components because the package label size may not match the actual device inside. Mislabeling could result in the wrong implant size being used during hip surgery.

    Product
    UNITRAX Endoprosthesis Head Component - 38mm. Implantable component used in partial hip arthroplasty. Catalog Number: 6942-5-038
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  • HighFDA (Devices)··2024-07-24

    Hip Prosthesis Component Mislabeled; Package Size May Not Match Device

    Howmedica Osteonics is recalling 18 units of UNITRAX Endoprosthesis Head Components due to mislabeled package sizes. The label may not match the actual device size inside.

    Product
    UNITRAX Endoprosthesis Head Component - 42mm. Implantable component used in partial hip arthroplasty. Catalog Number: 6942-5-042
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  • HighFDA (Devices)··2024-07-24

    UNITRAX Hip Implant Head Component Recalled for Package Label Size Mismatch

    Howmedica Osteonics is recalling UNITRAX hip implant head components because the package label size may not match the device actually inside, potentially leading to incorrect surgical implantation. Affected units were distributed worldwide.

    Product
    UNITRAX Endoprosthesis Head Component - 43mm. Implantable component used in partial hip arthroplasty. Catalog Number: 6942-5-043
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