FDA Recall Terminated

Proven Cemented Semi-Constrained Total Knee. Part number SC1591. The size is 38 and the thickness is 10 mm. The Proven Knee System is a single use device intended for cemented reconstruction of the femoral and/or tibial portion of severely disabled and/or painful knee joints resulting from osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, traumatic arthritis with or without varus, valgus or flexion deformities, and revision surgery provided that there is radiographic evidence of sufficient sound bone to seat the prosthesis.

Recall: Z-0308-2009 · Initiated September 3, 2008

Recall

Recall Number
Z-0308-2009
Event Number
49564
Firm
Stelkast Co
FEI Number
3004142400
Product Code
JWH
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Employee error
Initiated
September 3, 2008
Posted
November 25, 2008
Terminated
December 4, 2008
Address
200 Hidden Valley Rd, Mcmurray, PA, 15317-2659

Description

Proven Cemented Semi-Constrained Total Knee. Part number SC1591. The size is 38 and the thickness is 10 mm. The Proven Knee System is a single use device intended for cemented reconstruction of the femoral and/or tibial portion of severely disabled and/or painful knee joints resulting from osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, traumatic arthritis with or without varus, valgus or flexion deformities, and revision surgery provided that there is radiographic evidence of sufficient sound bone to seat the prosthesis.

Reason

Five (5) Three Peg Patella SC1591-29 were packaged in containers labeled for SC1591-38 sharing the same lot number.

Action

On 9/4/08, the recalling firm telephoned their customers to inform them of the problem and asked them to immediately recover all SC1591-38 with lot number 19906-052008. Once the product is in their possession, customers should contact Stelkast Customer Service for a Return Authorization (RA) Number prior to shipment to Stelkast.

Distribution

Nationwide Distribution --- including states of IA and WV.

Quantity

5 units