The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-1357-2015·Announced 2015-04-08

DePuy RECLAIM Hip Implant Inserter Adaptor Recalled for Fracture Risk

DePuy Orthopaedics is recalling 54 units of the RECLAIM Assembled Implant Inserter Adaptor because the instrument may fracture during surgery, potentially leaving plastic pieces in the patient.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class II and involves a surgical instrument that may fracture and leave foreign material (plastic pieces) in a patient, which constitutes a significant injury risk.

Plain-English summary

DePuy Orthopaedics, Inc. is recalling 54 units of the RECLAIM Assembled Implant Inserter Adaptor, an orthopedic manual surgical instrument used for hip implantation. The recall involves Lot No. SO2018074, Catalog No. 2975-00-920, and Barcode (GTIN) 10603295156192. Other lots (SO2018072, SO2018073, SO2018075, and SO2018080) were not distributed and are not part of this recall.

The recall is being issued because the instrument may fracture during surgery. If this occurs, there is a potential for plastic pieces to be left in the patient. The agency has classified this as a Class II recall.

The affected units were distributed worldwide, including nationwide in the United States (specifically California), Ireland, and Israel. Healthcare facilities and distributors should stop using the affected instruments and contact DePuy Orthopaedics for instructions on return or replacement.

The recalled product

Product
RECLAIM Assembled Implant Inserter Adaptor orthopedic manual surgical instrument for hip implantation.

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

The notice also names 1 state specifically: