Waldemar Link Recalls Trial Stems for Hip Reconstruction Prosthesis
Waldemar Link is recalling 9 trial stems for the MP Reconstruction Prosthesis because they were manufactured using the wrong design. The units were distributed only in Tennessee.
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. Per the rubric, FDA Class II recalls are assigned a severity score of 4 (Severe), particularly when involving structural defects in medical devices.
Plain-English summary
Waldemar Link GmbH & Co. KG is recalling 9 units of the TRIAL STEM for MP(R) RECONSTRUCTION PROTHESIS. The specific product reference is 99-0155/18, with a stem size of S-3, proximal stem diameter of 18 mm, and length of 180 mm. The affected lots are B225114, B051033, and B103049.
The recall was initiated because the trial stems were manufactured using the wrong design. The agency has classified this as a Class II recall. The distribution was limited to the state of Tennessee.
Consumers and healthcare providers who have these specific trial stems should contact Waldemar Link for further instructions on how to handle the recalled devices.
The recalled product
- Product
- TRIAL STEM for MP(R) RECONSTRUCTION PROTHESIS, REF 99-0155/18, Stem size S-3, prox. Stem dia. 18 mm, Length 180 mm, WALDEMAR LINK GmbH & CoKG, Barkhausenweg 10 . D . 22339 Hamburg
- Manufacturer
- Waldemar Link GmbH & Co. KG (Corp. Hq.)
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 9
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 (3)
- Lots: B225114
- B051033
- B103049
Distribution
Distributed in 1 state:
Part of a larger recall action
This product is one of 21 recalled by Waldemar Link GmbH & Co. KG (Corp. Hq.) under a single FDA (Devices) recall action. The agency files each product separately, so the size of the action is not visible from this page alone.
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