FDA Recall Terminated

REF 623421 L S-ROM Noiles Rotating Hinge, Femoral Rotating Hinge Cemented (with Pin), Left , X-Small, Sterile R Qty 1 The S-ROM Hinged knee femoral component is used in revision surgeries when there is significant bone loss or ligament instability and additional support is needed. S-Rom femorals and inserts are brought into nearly every revision case as backup should the MCL become compromised during the procedure. If additional constraint is required the surgeon can use the S-ROM femoral and insert. S-ROM femorals are used in less than 10% of knee revision procedures, but are present almost all the time.

Recall: Z-1207-2014 · Initiated February 24, 2014

Recall

Recall Number
Z-1207-2014
Event Number
67627
Firm
DePuy Orthopaedics, Inc.
FEI Number
1818910
Product Code
JWH
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Packaging
Initiated
February 24, 2014
Posted
March 13, 2014
Terminated
March 3, 2015
Address
700 Orthopaedic Dr, Warsaw, IN, 46582-3994

Description

REF 623421 L S-ROM Noiles Rotating Hinge, Femoral Rotating Hinge Cemented (with Pin), Left , X-Small, Sterile R Qty 1 The S-ROM Hinged knee femoral component is used in revision surgeries when there is significant bone loss or ligament instability and additional support is needed. S-Rom femorals and inserts are brought into nearly every revision case as backup should the MCL become compromised during the procedure. If additional constraint is required the surgeon can use the S-ROM femoral and insert. S-ROM femorals are used in less than 10% of knee revision procedures, but are present almost all the time.

Reason

DePuy Orthopaedics has identified the potential for holes to develop in the inner and outer flexible pouches that form the sterile barrier for S-ROM Noiles Rotating Hinge Femur with Pin devices. The outer carton and shrink wrap are intact. A package redesign is underway to resolve this issue. S-ROM Noiles Rotating Hinge Femur with Pin devices will remain in US Distributors inventory during the pa

Action

DePuy Orthopaedics sent an Urgent Information - Recall Notice dated February 24, 2014, to all affected customers. The notice identified the product, reason for the recall and potential risks associated with using the recalled product. The notice includes response cards for the US Distributors to verify they have read, understood, and are adhering to the directions given in the field communication and for hospitals where consignment inventory is removed a hospital letter is available, as needed. No hospital signatures are required. Distributors are asked to send completed distributor cards to DePuy. Product related questions should be addressed to DePuy Orthopaedics, .Sales Consultant. Clinical questions should be addressed to DePuy Scientific Information Office 1-888-554-2482; recall questions to 574-371-4917.

Distribution

Worldwide Distribution - USA (nationwide) and Internationally to Canada, Australia, Austria, China, Czech Republic, Denmark, Dubai / UAE, Estonia, France, Germany, Hungary, Iberia, India, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Malaysia, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Pakistan, Poland, Portugal, Russia, Singapore, Slovenia, Spain, South Africa, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, United Kingdom, and Vietnam.

Quantity

130