The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-2428-2015·Announced 2015-08-26

Stryker Recalls Radio-Capitellum Implants Due to Packaging Integrity Concerns

Stryker Howmedica Osteonics Corp. is recalling specific Radio-Capitellum implants because transportation may have compromised the sterile barrier of the packaging.

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 hazard is a potential sterile barrier compromise due to transportation, which fits the criteria for a moderate risk without reported injuries.

Plain-English summary

Stryker Howmedica Osteonics Corp. is recalling Radio-Capitellum, Capitellum, Left, Large, and related implant components. The recall involves 16,992 total units that were distributed worldwide. The specific products are indicated for use in the elbow for reduction or relief of pain and/or improved elbow function in skeletally mature patients.

The recall is being conducted because the packaging integrity, specifically the sterile barrier of the packaging type KIT I, may potentially be compromised by transportation. This defect could affect the sterility of the medical devices.

Healthcare providers and patients should contact Stryker Howmedica Osteonics Corp. for further instructions regarding the return or replacement of these specific lots and part numbers.

The recalled product

Product
Radio-Capitellum, Capitellum, Left, Large, Do Not Reuse, Rx Only. Indicated for use in the elbow for reduction or relief of pain and/or improved elbow function in skeletally mature patients.
Affected units
16,992

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)

  • Part Number: 410-0000 (Radio Capitellum Large
  • Left) - Lot #'s 18832
  • 22193201
  • 22193202
  • 22193203
  • 22258301
  • 22957101
  • 23853901
  • 19069-S2
  • 19077-S2 and 19155S2
  • Part Number: 410-0001 (Radio Capitellum Small
  • Left) - Lot #'s18833
  • 18834
  • 22193302
  • 22193303
  • 22766801
  • 2295601 and 23853101
  • Part Number: 410-0002 (Radio Capitellum Large
  • Right) - Lot #'s18835
  • 18836

Distribution

Distribution scope not specified by the agency.

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 5 recalled by Stryker 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 5 products in this recall →