The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1631-2024·Announced 2024-05-01

Hip replacement acetabular shell recalled for excessive deburring

Howmedica Osteonics is recalling TRIDENTII PSL CLUSTER58F hip replacement acetabular shells due to excessive deburring. The manufacturing defect affects units distributed nationwide and internationally.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: This is an FDA Class II recall affecting the structural integrity of an orthopedic implant. Although no injuries have been reported in the source text, the manufacturing defect affecting a critical hip replacement component poses a potential risk of harm and meets the criteria for High severity.

Plain-English summary

Howmedica Osteonics Corp. is recalling TRIDENTII PSL CLUSTER58F acetabular shells (Catalog Number 742-11-58F, Lot Number 13927651) used in hip replacement surgery. The acetabular shell is the cup-shaped component of the hip replacement, indicated for use in primary and revision patients at high risk of hip dislocation.

The product may have excessive deburring that results in a smooth surface on the edge of the shell. This manufacturing defect could affect the performance and durability of the implant.

Affected devices were distributed nationwide and internationally to Netherlands, Canada, Singapore, Spain, Sweden, and the UK. Patients who have received this implant should contact their physician to discuss whether they need follow-up care or evaluation.

Physicians and patients should report any adverse events to the FDA MedWatch program.

The recalled product

Product
TRIDENTII PSL CLUSTER58F-Indicated for use in primary and revision patients at high risk of hip dislocation Catalog Number: 742-11-58F
Manufacturer
Howmedica Osteonics Corp.
Hazard
  • manufacturing-defect
  • implant-defect

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Lot numbers (1)

  • UDI-DI: (01)07613327380811(17)290313(10) Lot Number: 13927651

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.