Class II — Potential Health Hazard

Potential health hazard — use of or exposure to this product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences.

Special Orthopaedic Solution Peri-Acetabular Prosthesis V40 Femoral Extension Component Product Recalled by Stryker Howmedica Osteonics Corp. Due to Stryker has become aware that insufficient taper torsional...

Date: July 16, 2012
Company: Stryker Howmedica Osteonics Corp.
Status: Terminated
Source: FDA (Device)

What You Should Do

Stop using this product immediately. Do not consume, use, or distribute it.

Return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund. If you have questions, contact Stryker Howmedica Osteonics Corp. directly.

Affected Products

Special Orthopaedic Solution Peri-Acetabular Prosthesis V40 Femoral Extension Component Product Usage: The PAR extension piece is a component of the PAR assembly. The Peri-Acetabular Reconstruction (PAR) endoprosthesis was developed to meet the unique needs of patients who require reconstruction of large acetabular defects after a Type I and II pelvic resection.

Quantity: 301 units

Why Was This Recalled?

Stryker has become aware that insufficient taper torsional strength may result when a PAR extension piece is used with a forged CoCr stem.

Where Was This Sold?

This product was distributed nationwide across all 50 states.

Affected (51 states)Not affected

About Stryker Howmedica Osteonics Corp.

Stryker Howmedica Osteonics Corp. has 87 total recalls tracked by RecallDetector.

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Data sourced from the FDA (Device). Last updated March 26, 2026. View original report