FDAJuly 24, 2017device

smith&nephew POLARSTEM(TM) Femoral Stems with Ti/HA (Standard, Lateral, Valgus and Collar), REF 76102260, NON STERILE, QTY: (1), Rx only The subject cardan is used in conjunction with a curved stem impactor used to implant the POLARSTEM hip stem. The hip stem is mounted on the screw at the tip of...

Official recall recorded by the U.S. Food & Drug Administration.

The hazard

The Cardan joint of the Polarstem Cardan could potentially fracture or functionally fail after multiple procedures.

What to do

FDA enforcement status: Terminated

Brands named

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