FDA Recall Terminated

DJO EMPOWR KNEE LOCKING TIBIAL PUNCH GUIDE, REF 801-05-042, NON STERILE, Qty 1 For use in orthopedic surgery.

Recall: Z-0326-2018 · Initiated December 12, 2017

Recall

Recall Number
Z-0326-2018
Event Number
78727
FEI Number
1000116912
Product Code
JWH
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Device Design
Initiated
December 12, 2017
Terminated
June 13, 2022
Address
9800 Metric Blvd, Encore Medical, Lp, Austin, TX, 78758-5445

Description

DJO EMPOWR KNEE LOCKING TIBIAL PUNCH GUIDE, REF 801-05-042, NON STERILE, Qty 1 For use in orthopedic surgery.

Reason

The Locking Punch Guide was not sufficiently guiding the large press fit punch, causing the implant to be placed 2-3mm more posterior than intended.

Action

The field safety notice was disseminated by email on 12/12/2017. The notice stated the following: "DJO Sales Agents Action: Please review the bulletin that is provided with this notice. This bulletin contains new instructions on the use of the Locking Punch Guide and Punch. Please ensure your surgeons are familiar with this information. DJO Surgical then requires that you complete the attached acknowledgment and email it to [email protected]. Please have this form returned by December 15, 2017 Once redesigned guides are available, they will be exchanged through a separate field action."

Distribution

One medical device distributor in California.

Quantity

2 units