Depuy LCS Knee - Orthopedic knee implant. Meniscal bearing insert, Sz: STD, mm thick 12 5, sterile; Depuy Orthopaedics, Inc., Warsaw, IN; REF 1178-21-025). Product is a prosthesis, knee, patellofemorotibial, semi-constrained, metal/polymer, mobile bearing intended to to allow for motion between the plastic bearing and metal baseplate components of a knee prosthesis. It is intended to replace a knee joint in order to relieve pain and restore knee function, for indications such as osteoarthritis, inflammatory arthritis, traumatic arthritis, and revision of failed knee prostheses.
FDA Recall Z-1812-2008 · Posted 2008-09-17
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Recalling FirmDepuy Orthopaedics, Inc.
Recall StatusTerminated
Product CodeNJL
Date Initiated2008-05-06
Date Terminated2009-10-14
Product Quantity10
Reason for Recall
Labeling Discrepancy -- Mislabeled and mis-etched as to size. Inserts were labeled and packaged as size Standard, 12.5mm Inserts but were actually a 10mm Inserts. Risks include but not limited to: a delay in the procedure while the proper component is located, and tight joint with constricted movement as a result of implantation of the wrong thickness of insert.
Firm Action
On 5/6/08 an Urgent Information - Recall Notice and an User Facility Reconciliation Report was issued to all customers/consignees informing them to find and return any product on hand and the one implanting surgeon was also notified via letter. If you have any questions contact Steve Dowell at 1-800-366-8143.
Root Cause
Process control
Distribution Pattern
Class II Recall - Nationwide Distribution --- including states of Pennsylvania and Virginia.
Official Source
View FDA Recall →Source: FDA Enforcement Report / Recall database. Always confirm against the official FDA record.
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