FDA Recall Terminated

Patient-Fitted Temporomandibular (TMJ) Right Mandibular Component part of TMJ Reconstruction Prosthesis System. Model /catalog # TYY-NNNNRM The TMJ Concepts Patient-Fitted TMJ Reconstruction Prosthesis System is intended to be used for the reconstruction of the temporomandibular joint. It is indicated for patients with one or more of the following conditions: Inflammatory arthritis involving the temporomandibular joint not responsive to other modalities of treatment; Recurrent fibrous and/or bony ankylosis not responsive to other modalities of treatment; Failed tissue graft; Failed alloplastic joint reconstruction; Loss of vertical mandibular height and/or occlusal relationship due to bone resorption, trauma, developmental abnormality, or pathologic lesion

Recall: Z-1444-2018 · Initiated March 12, 2018

Recall

Recall Number
Z-1444-2018
Event Number
79614
Firm
TMJ Solutions Inc
FEI Number
3001237463
Product Code
LZD
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Error in labeling
Initiated
March 12, 2018
Posted
April 19, 2018
Terminated
July 23, 2019
Address
2233 Knoll Dr, Ventura, CA, 93003-7398

Description

Patient-Fitted Temporomandibular (TMJ) Right Mandibular Component part of TMJ Reconstruction Prosthesis System. Model /catalog # TYY-NNNNRM The TMJ Concepts Patient-Fitted TMJ Reconstruction Prosthesis System is intended to be used for the reconstruction of the temporomandibular joint. It is indicated for patients with one or more of the following conditions: Inflammatory arthritis involving the temporomandibular joint not responsive to other modalities of treatment; Recurrent fibrous and/or bony ankylosis not responsive to other modalities of treatment; Failed tissue graft; Failed alloplastic joint reconstruction; Loss of vertical mandibular height and/or occlusal relationship due to bone resorption, trauma, developmental abnormality, or pathologic lesion

Reason

This device was mislabeled and is not the correct component for this patient.

Action

TMJ Concepts sent an Medical Device Recall Communication letter dated March 12, 2018. INSTRUCTIONS: The implants for this case should not be used and should be immediately quarantined. We request that you return the entire case (the anatomical bone model together with both the fossa and mandibular components) to us by FedEx Priority Overnight Delivery. Any bone screws and drills that were provided with the shipment can be retained at your hospital and do not need to be returned. For further questions, please call (805) 650-3391.

Distribution

US Distribution to GA.

Quantity

1