FDA Recall Terminated

"***BUECHEL-PAPPAS Conforming Bearing***UHMWPE***SIZE***CAT**STERILE***ENDOTEC***Endotec, Inc. 300 Sunport Lane, Suite 500 Orlando, FL 32809 USA***" SIZE 1 x 10mm CAT 04-33-0041; SIZE 2 x 10mm CAT 04-33-0042; SIZE 3 x 10mm CAT 04-33-0043; SIZE 4 x 10mm CAT 04-33-0044; SIZE 5 x 10mm CAT 04-33-0045; SIZE 6 x 10mm CAT 04-33-0046. Tricompartmental Knee Replacement

Recall: Z-0435-2012 · Initiated September 21, 2011

Recall

Recall Number
Z-0435-2012
Event Number
60138
Firm
Endotec, Inc.
FEI Number
3004553437
Product Code
NRA
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
PMA
Initiated
September 21, 2011
Posted
January 11, 2012
Terminated
September 27, 2013
Address
300 Sunport Ln, Ste 500, Orlando, FL, 32809-8123

Description

"***BUECHEL-PAPPAS Conforming Bearing***UHMWPE***SIZE***CAT**STERILE***ENDOTEC***Endotec, Inc. 300 Sunport Lane, Suite 500 Orlando, FL 32809 USA***" SIZE 1 x 10mm CAT 04-33-0041; SIZE 2 x 10mm CAT 04-33-0042; SIZE 3 x 10mm CAT 04-33-0043; SIZE 4 x 10mm CAT 04-33-0044; SIZE 5 x 10mm CAT 04-33-0045; SIZE 6 x 10mm CAT 04-33-0046. Tricompartmental Knee Replacement

Reason

On 09/21/2011 Endotec, Orlando, FL initiated a recall for the Beuchel-Pappas Mobile Bearing Knee System (BP Knee). The BP Mobile Bearing Knee System consists of unapproved mobile (rotating) bearing tibial and patellar components.

Action

Endotec sent an "URGENT: MEDICAL DEVICE RECALL" letter dated September 21, 2011 to all affected customers. The letter described the product, problem, and actions to be taken by the customers. The letter instructs customers to examine and quarantine product subject to the recall. Additionally, a Response Form was included with the letter for customers to complete and return to the firm. Call 862-703-6730 for questions regarding this recall.

Distribution

USA (nationwide) including the states of AZ, CA, CT, FL, NE, NJ, OH, and OK.

Quantity

146