Specialist 2 Intramedullary (SP2 IM) Rod 400mm Instrument (PN 96-6120) The SP2 IM Rod 400mm Instrument (PN 96-6120) is used in both primary and revision P.F.C. SIGMA knee procedures to align the femoral locating device and distal femoral cutting block. It is also used with the IM tibial resection. This rod is included with the P.F.C. SIGMA Specialist 2 (SP2 / SPII) Primary Knee Instruments, the P.F.C. SIGMA Specialist 2 (SP2 / SPII) Revision Knee Instruments, and P.F.C. SIGMA High Performance (HP) Primary Knee Instruments

DePuy Orthopaedics, Inc. is initiating a voluntary recall of select lots of the Specialist 2 Intramedullary Rod 400mm Instrument (PN 96-6120) due to complaints of the rod fracturing and leaving a portion of the rod in patients.

DePuy Synthes sent an Urgent Information Recall Notice to all affected customers. Instruments are not lot traceable in the system, so the company sent notices by e-mail on September 8, 2015, and US Distributors will hand deliver notices to all Medical Facilities that may have purchased the affected instrument. The US Distributor or US Sales Consultant will deliver the Medical Professional Notice and Reconciliation Form to the affected Medical Facilities. If assistance is needed, Sales Consultants will assist customers with inspection of all instruments, return of affected lots, receiving credit and returning the completed Medical Facility Reconciliation Forms to DePuy Orthopaedics, Inc. The affected instruments will be returned to the quarantine warehouse located at 700 Orthopaedic Drive, Warsaw, IN 46582. For questions regarding this recall call 574-371-4917. For questions regarding this recall call 574-267-8143.