FDA Recall Terminated

ConforMIS iUni ( Unicondylar Knee System ) Left Medial Implant Kit Product Code: M57220600010. For cemented use only. System consists of femoral and tibial components. The femoral component is CoCrMo personalized on its sub-chondral and articular surfaces to match patient's anatomy. For use in one compartment of the osteoarthritic knee to replace the damaged area of the articular surface in patients with evidence of inadequate healthy bone for support of the implanted component.

Recall: Z-1622-2009 · Initiated April 23, 2009

Recall

Recall Number
Z-1622-2009
Event Number
51903
Firm
Conformis Inc
FEI Number
3004153240
Product Code
HSX
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Process control
Initiated
April 23, 2009
Posted
July 15, 2009
Terminated
October 14, 2009
Address
2 Forth Ave, Burlington, MA, 01803

Description

ConforMIS iUni ( Unicondylar Knee System ) Left Medial Implant Kit Product Code: M57220600010. For cemented use only. System consists of femoral and tibial components. The femoral component is CoCrMo personalized on its sub-chondral and articular surfaces to match patient's anatomy. For use in one compartment of the osteoarthritic knee to replace the damaged area of the articular surface in patients with evidence of inadequate healthy bone for support of the implanted component.

Reason

Microscopic cracks potential for pre-mature revisions in patients implanted with the system.

Action

ConforMIS contacted accounts and presented the surgeon with the customer communication letter dated April 23, 2009, customized for the surgeon by serial number and patient identification. Product not yet implanted will be recovered. A patient evaluation and monitoring protocol will be recommended for potentially affected product already implanted. Contact ConforMIS for further questions at 1-781-345-9164.

Distribution

Worldwide Distribution - US including states of CA, LA, MI and TX and Germany.

Quantity

10 Units