Class II — Potential Health Hazard

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

Stryker Orthopaedics Tapers LFIT V40 Vitallium femoral heads. hip prosthesis Recalled by Stryker Howmedica Osteonics Corp. Due to Complaints that the femoral head could not be...

Date: September 8, 2015
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

Stryker Orthopaedics Tapers LFIT V40 Vitallium femoral heads. hip prosthesis component.

Quantity: 201

Why Was This Recalled?

Complaints that the femoral head could not be assembled with its corresponding V40 stem trunnion at the time of surgery.

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