FDA Recall Terminated

Signature TKA GDE/MDL Set 04-05 (Femur & Tibia) The Signature Patient-Specific Surgical Guides are intended to be used as part of the Signature Personalized Patient Care System. Lt is intended to be used as a guide during the surgical procedure for total and partial knee arthroplasty.

Recall: Z-1287-2015 · Initiated February 4, 2015

Recall

Recall Number
Z-1287-2015
Event Number
70664
Firm
Materialise N.V. 15 Technologielaan Heverlee Belgium
FEI Number
3003998208
Product Code
JWH
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Employee error
Initiated
February 4, 2015
Posted
March 17, 2015
Terminated
October 30, 2015

Description

Signature TKA GDE/MDL Set 04-05 (Femur & Tibia) The Signature Patient-Specific Surgical Guides are intended to be used as part of the Signature Personalized Patient Care System. Lt is intended to be used as a guide during the surgical procedure for total and partial knee arthroplasty.

Reason

Images belonging to a different patient were used for the production of the patient specific surgical guide. The incorrect guide may cause a delay in surgery to accommodate the preparation and use of traditional instrumentation.

Action

Materialise N.V. sent an email on February 4, 2015, to the the affected distributor regarding the reason for the recall, affected product, and instructions for removing the affected product. For questions regarding this recall call 321-639-6611.

Distribution

Worldwide Distribution to the Netherlands only.

Quantity

1 unit