FDA Recall Terminated

ADVANCE DURAMER TIBIAL INSERT, REF: KIMP-312L, SIZE 3 LEFT MEDIAL PIVOT, THICKNESS 12MM, 1 EACH, STERILE EO, Wright Medical Technology, 4677 Airline Road, Arlington, TN 38002. Indicated for use in knee arthroplasty for reduction or relief of pain and/or improved knee function in skeletally mature patients.

Recall: Z-1636-2010 · Initiated November 24, 2009

Recall

Recall Number
Z-1636-2010
Event Number
55436
Firm
Wright Medical Technology Inc
FEI Number
1043534
Product Code
JWH
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Packaging process control
Initiated
November 24, 2009
Posted
May 21, 2010
Terminated
October 21, 2010
Address
5677 Airline Rd, Arlington, TN, 38002

Description

ADVANCE DURAMER TIBIAL INSERT, REF: KIMP-312L, SIZE 3 LEFT MEDIAL PIVOT, THICKNESS 12MM, 1 EACH, STERILE EO, Wright Medical Technology, 4677 Airline Road, Arlington, TN 38002. Indicated for use in knee arthroplasty for reduction or relief of pain and/or improved knee function in skeletally mature patients.

Reason

The left medial pivot and right medial pivot inserts were co-mingled

Action

Wright Medical Technology, Inc. issued an "Urgent: Medical Device Voluntary Recall" notification dated November 24, 2009. The letters were addressed to distributors, hospital administrators, and surgeons. Consignees were asked to return all affected product in addition to a completed Response Form to the firm. For further information, contact Wright Medical Technology, Inc. at 1-800-874-5630.

Distribution

Worldwide Distribution -- United States, The Netherlands, Italy, Republic of Korea and Japan.

Quantity

23 units