# FDA recall Z-2372-2024

> **Howmedica Osteonics Corp.** · Class II · device recall initiated 2024-06-19.

## Product

UNITRAX Endoprosthesis Head Component - 38mm. Implantable component used in partial hip arthroplasty.   Catalog Number: 6942-5-038

## Reason for recall

Mislabeled: the size on the package label of the UNITRAX¿ Endoprosthesis Head Component  potentially may not match the device within the packaging. This product mix only involves the three (3) sizes (43mm, 42mm, and the 38mm)

## Distribution

Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide and the countries of Australia, Hong Kong, and UK.

## Key facts

- **Recall number:** Z-2372-2024
- **Recalling firm:** Howmedica Osteonics Corp.
- **Classification:** Class II
- **Product type:** device
- **Status:** Ongoing
- **Initiation date:** 2024-06-19
- **Report date:** 2024-07-24

- **Voluntary/Mandated:** Voluntary: Firm initiated
- **Location:** Mahwah, NJ, United States

## Primary source

FDA Enforcement Reports: https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/ires/index.cfm?Product=Z-2372-2024

## Citation

> AI Analytics. FDA recall Z-2372-2024. Retrieved 2026-06-30 from https://api.ai-analytics.org/recall/Z-2372-2024. Source: US FDA. Licensed CC0.

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