FDA Recall Terminated

5mm Tibial Augment Block, a component of Ortho Balanced Knee Modular Tibial System. The device is a component of Balanced Knee Modular Tibial System and is indicated for patients suffering from severe knee pain and disability. The indications for use are: 1) loss of joint configuration and joint function, 2) Osteoarthritis of the knee joint, 3) Rheumatoid arthritis of the knee joint, 4) Post-traumatic arthritis of the knee joint, 5) Moderate valgus, varus, or flexion deformities and 6) Revision procedures where other treatments or devices have failed.

Recall: Z-1229-2010 · Initiated March 19, 2009

Recall

Recall Number
Z-1229-2010
Event Number
51926
Firm
Ortho Development Corporation
FEI Number
3017298928
Product Code
JWH
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Device Design
Initiated
March 19, 2009
Posted
April 5, 2010
Terminated
June 30, 2010
Address
12187 South Business Park Dr, Draper, UT, 84020

Description

5mm Tibial Augment Block, a component of Ortho Balanced Knee Modular Tibial System. The device is a component of Balanced Knee Modular Tibial System and is indicated for patients suffering from severe knee pain and disability. The indications for use are: 1) loss of joint configuration and joint function, 2) Osteoarthritis of the knee joint, 3) Rheumatoid arthritis of the knee joint, 4) Post-traumatic arthritis of the knee joint, 5) Moderate valgus, varus, or flexion deformities and 6) Revision procedures where other treatments or devices have failed.

Reason

A component of knee prosthesis was assembled incorrectly.

Action

E-mail was sent to all agents and distributors on March 19, 2009 with illustrations and instructions on how to detect the upside down assembly and how to correct the problem if detected during surgery. Direct questions to the Ortho Development Corporation by calling 1-801-619-3444.

Distribution

United States (AZ, FL, OR, TX and UT) and Japan.

Quantity

368 units