Recall StatusTerminated
Date Initiated2016-01-08
Date Terminated2017-03-24
Product Quantity351
Reason for Recall
Increased punch height, causing a 0.063 in (1.6 mm) gap between the trial and the instrument. This may cause the surgeon to select an insert that is too thin. Surgical delay may result if the punch dislodges from the inserter and needs to be removed from the joint space. Insert Dislocation or Spin Out, or Poor Joint Mechanics may result, if not noted during surgery. May require revision surgery.
Firm Action
On 1/8/2016, URGENT INFORMATION RECALL NOTICE for Specific Lots of SIGMA High Performance (HP) MBT Non-Keel Punch Knee Instrument notifications were sent to the affected distributors and Medical Professionals with instructions for identifying and returning the affected product. The recall notification included a description of the reason for the recall, affected product, consignee responsibilities, and instructions for responding to the formal recall notification.
For clinical questions from surgeons, please contact DePuy Orthopaedics, Inc.s Scientific Information Office at 1-888-554-2482 (M-F; 8 a.m. 5 p.m. EDT).
For questions about the device recall information provided, please contact Kim Earle, Senior Recall Coordinator, at 574-371-4917 (M-F; 8 a.m. 5 p.m. EDT).
Root Cause
Component design/selection
Distribution Pattern
Worldwide Distribution-US Nationwide, Armenia, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Egypt, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, India, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, P R China, Portugal, Poland, Russia, Singapore, Slovenia, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, South Korea, Switzerland, Thailand, Turkey, UAE, UK, and Brazil.
Official Source
View FDA Recall →Source: FDA Enforcement Report / Recall database. Always confirm against the official FDA record.