The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-2089-2020·Announced 2020-05-27

Stryker Restoration Anatomic Shell Recalled Due to Packaging Defect

Howmedica Osteonics Corp. is recalling Stryker Restoration Anatomic Hemispherical Shells because the device may fall off its post within the inner packaging, resulting in loose components and coating debris.

What this means for you

Minor labeling or packaging issue, or a voluntary precautionary recall. Risk of harm is low but real — follow the manufacturer's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class II, and the source text describes a packaging defect without reporting any illnesses or injuries, fitting the criteria for a moderate severity voluntary precautionary recall.

Plain-English summary

Howmedica Osteonics Corp. is recalling Stryker Orthopaedics Restoration Anatomic Hemispherical Shells, Size 58 Right, Sterile. The recall involves 4,895 units distributed worldwide, including in numerous U.S. states such as New York, Texas, and California.

The recall is being issued because the Stryker Restoration Anatomic Shell (RAS) may fall off its post within its inner packaging. This defect can result in the device being loose in the package with coating debris. The source text does not report any illnesses, injuries, or deaths associated with this defect.

Healthcare providers and facilities that have received these devices should stop using them and contact Howmedica Osteonics Corp. for instructions on return or replacement. The specific lot numbers affected are listed in the agency's recall record.

The recalled product

Product
Stryker Orthopaedics-Restoration Anatomic Hemispherical Shell, Size 58 Right, Sterile, Catalog # 504-02-58D-R, UDI (01)07613327012446(17)
Affected units
4,895

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 (20)

  • Lot #s 5L0YLY
  • DN3EJH
  • Y62465
  • 288DP4
  • LW0D2K
  • 3K4R62
  • KN2W5X
  • M44PVH
  • 3W01XK
  • 1Y123H
  • M55NTP
  • 683N70
  • JN4PR7
  • 497YJX
  • L022L2
  • 37889P
  • X86194
  • 775A9V
  • X30XTJ
  • W333HY

Distribution

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 16 recalled by Howmedica Osteonics Corp. 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.

See all 16 products in this recall →