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SOL SYS 8IN CALC 1.5/16.5 Packaging: Product is packed within a poly protector, with protection added as needed for fragile points. The entire stem is then placed within a foam sleeve for added protection. The assembly is then placed and sealed in an inner and outer tray for aseptic transfer. The sealed package is placed into a folding carton, labeled, and shrink wrapped. Intended Use: SOLUTION System Calcar Stems are used in total hip arthroplasty (THA) to provide increased patient mobility and reduce pain by replacing the damaged hip joint articulation in patients where there is evidence of sufficient sound bone to seat and support the components.

Z-0576-2013

December 03, 2012

Class II

Product summary

Firm
DePuy Orthopaedics, Inc.
Event
Event 63545
Status
Terminated
Classification
Class II
Quantity
1732 total all product codes
Official record key
device-enforcement:Z-0576-2013

Official wording

Reason: An Engineering Analysis has determined the Solution Calcar Stem has the potential to result in impingement with a variety of heads. This impingement may not allow the stem and head to lock as intended. The amount of possible impingement varies depending on the femoral head. Worst case condition: Calcar stem with -2mm offset articuleze maximum of 0.937mm radial impingement. It is evident that a

Code information: Product Code: 157215165 and Lot codes: 111621, FG9KT1, 126365, X3VB41000, A19GL1000, X4SC51000, A3XF31000, X4SC5A000, A3XF3A000, X4SC61000, A63GR1000, X53B11000, A6AE81000, X5REA1000, A6AE8A000, YF4AX1000, AY7KN1000, YF4AXA000, AY7KNA000, YG2CY1000, B19CJ1000, Z41AT1000, B3BJV1000, Z6BB91000, B3CAX1000, Z83BA1000, B65DF1000, Z83BAB000, B65DFA000, ZL9FW1000, C1YLX1000, ZL9FWA000, C34B81000, C34B8A000, C4JCR1000, C4JCRA000, C4VCR1000, C4VCRA000, CB2K71000, CH7ED1000, CK3EX1000, D32J61000, D46LG1000, D6DDD1000, D88H81000, DA2EN1000, DD3BS1000, DD3BSA000, DG1PA1000, DS7KC1000, E1KJ91000, E3SDG1000, E56BX1000, E5EB31000, FB3E31, FB8P91, FE9P41, and FG9KS1.

Distribution pattern: Nationwide Distribution including AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, HI, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WA, WI, and WY and GUAYNABO, PR

Derived failure modes

  • Unknown

    reason.no_named_rule · v1.0.0

    An Engineering Analysis has determined the Solution Calcar Stem has the potential to result in impingement with a variety of heads. This impingement may not allow the stem and head to lock as intended. The amount of possible impingement varies depending on the femoral head. Worst case condition: Calcar stem with -2mm offset articuleze maximum of 0.937mm radial impingement. It is evident that a