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Device product

Kinemax Stem Extenders, 80 mm, Product Usage: Kinemax Cemented Stem Extenders are modular components designed to be mated with tibial baseplates or femoral components of the Modular Rotating Hinge (MRH), Scorpio Total Stabilizer (TS) or Duracon TS knee replacement systems. The Kinemax Cemented Stem Extenders are available in three different lengths, 40 mm (Part #6476-8-250), 80mm (Part #6476-8-260) and 155mm (Part #6476-8-270). The 40 mm cemented stem extender is not indicated for use in the MRH system; however, it is indicated for use with the Scorpio TS and Duracon TS systems (LRKS/G Rev. 2). Both the 80mm and 155mm stem extenders are indicated for use in all three systems.

Z-1614-2015

February 27, 2015

Class II

Product summary

Firm
Stryker Howmedica Osteonics Corp.
Event
Event 70784
Status
Terminated
Classification
Class II
Quantity
4 units
Official record key
device-enforcement:Z-1614-2015

Official wording

Reason: Stryker received four customer complaints reporting that inside the box labeled part #6476-8-260 (Kinemax Stem Extenders, 80 mm) there was a different part #6476-8-250 (Kinemax Stem Extenders, 40 mm.

Code information: Catalog No. 6476-8-260, Lot code: EJPLC

Distribution pattern: US Nationwide distribution in the states of MA and RI.

Derived failure modes

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    reason.no_named_rule · v1.0.0

    Stryker received four customer complaints reporting that inside the box labeled part #6476-8-260 (Kinemax Stem Extenders, 80 mm) there was a different part #6476-8-250 (Kinemax Stem Extenders, 40 mm.