Howmedica Osteonics Corp. recalls 1. EXETER V40 STEM 44MM NO 2
Reason for recall
a potential product mix where the package labeled as Catalog Number 0580-1-442, lot A00976, may contain Catalog Number 0580-1-352, lot G8754849, and vice versa. Patient labels may also be impacted.
Affected product
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Enter a lot, serial, REF, or UDI number from your device's label to check it against this recall's listed codes.
1. EXETER V40 STEM 44MM NO 2, Model/Catalog Number: 0580-1-442; 2. EXETER V40 STEM 37.5MM NO 0, Model/Catalog Number: 0580-1-352;
Lot / code information
- Catalog #
- 0580-1-442
- UDI
- 04546540153319
- Lot #
- A00976; 2. Model/
- Catalog #
- 0580-1-352
- UDI
- 04546540153241
- Lot #
- G8754849
What the firm is doing
On August 28, 2025 URGENT MEDICAL DEVICE RECALL letters were sent to customers. Actions Needed: 1. Please inform users of this Urgent Medical Device Recall and forward this notice to all individuals who need to be made aware or organizations who have consigned product. 2. Immediately check all stock areas and/or operating room storage to determine if any devices from the affected product list are at your facility. 3. Quarantine and discontinue use of the recalled devices identified in the affected product list. 4. Complete and sign the enclosed Urgent Medical Device Recall Business Reply Form. 5. Please contact your Local Sales Office or your Stryker Sales Representative directly for product replacement and inventory questions. Please assist us in meeting our regulatory obligation by emailing back the attached Urgent Medical Device Recall Business Reply Form within 5 days. A response is required, even though you may not have any physical inventory on site. Under 21 CFR 803, manufacturers are also required to report any serious injuries where a product has contributed or may have contributed to the event. Please keep Stryker informed of any adverse events associated with this product by emailing soprodexpreports@stryker.com. We regret any inconvenience this action may cause. If you have any questions or concerns after reviewing this letter, please contact Customer Service at (201) 831-5000. For questions pertaining to the recall, email SO_M_PRODUCT_FIELD_ACTION_RESPONSE@stryker.com
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International distribution in the country of United Kingdom.
Use of the product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences.
Sources & references
- FDA enforcement recordOfficial FDA database entry for Z-2640-2025
- FDA 510(k) clearance · K193429The device's official FDA premarket clearance record
- FDA device classification · JDIOfficial FDA classification for this device type
- CFR regulation · 21 CFR 888.3350The federal regulation governing this device
- FDA recall announcementSearch FDA.gov for the official press announcement
- Find Howmedica Osteonics Corp.Search for the manufacturer's official notice
- News coverageRecent reporting on this recall and manufacturer
- openFDA data recordThe raw JSON record this page is built from
Source: U.S. FDA openFDA device enforcement reports. This summary is informational and may lag or differ from the official record. Always verify against the FDA before acting.
Taylor Coteus is RecallWatch's Legal News Analyst, covering FDA medical-device enforcement and patient-safety litigation. He reviews every recall against the FDA's official openFDA record before it is published and is responsible for corrections and editorial accuracy.
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