FDA Recall Terminated

Conformis iTotal CR-Cruciate Retaining Knee Replacement System Model Numbers: M57250600010 iTotal CR, Left Knee M57250600020 iTotal CR, Right Knee Product Usage : Usage: The iTotal CR Knee Replacement System (KRS) is intended for use as a total knee replacement in patients with knee joint pain and disability whose conditions cannot be solely addressed by the use of a prosthetic device that treats only one or two of the three knee compartments, such as a unicondylar, patello-femoral or bi-compartmental prosthesis.

Recall: Z-2222-2012 · Initiated July 17, 2012

Recall

Recall Number
Z-2222-2012
Event Number
62576
Firm
Conformis Inc
FEI Number
3004153240
Product Code
JWH
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Device Design
Initiated
July 17, 2012
Posted
August 17, 2012
Terminated
February 27, 2013
Address
1 North Ave, Suite B, Burlington, MA, 01803-3305

Description

Conformis iTotal CR-Cruciate Retaining Knee Replacement System Model Numbers: M57250600010 iTotal CR, Left Knee M57250600020 iTotal CR, Right Knee Product Usage : Usage: The iTotal CR Knee Replacement System (KRS) is intended for use as a total knee replacement in patients with knee joint pain and disability whose conditions cannot be solely addressed by the use of a prosthetic device that treats only one or two of the three knee compartments, such as a unicondylar, patello-femoral or bi-compartmental prosthesis.

Reason

Addendum Labeling iTotal CR Surgical Technique with Detailed Instructions of Total CR Poly Insertion Technique

Action

ConforMIS sent an Urgent Field Safety Notice letter dated July 5, 2012 to all affected customers. The letter identified the affected product, problem and actions to be taken. An Addendum is included that provided updates to the Surgical Technique Guide. The updated technique guide will be delivered to all iTotal surgeons along with an on-site vist from ConforMIS sales representative. Customers were instructed to place the Surgical Technique Guide Addendum alongside the surgical plan, it puts the information in a highly visible location for the surgeon to review prior to the surgical procedure. Customers were asked to sign the communication verification form attached. For any questions regarding this notice, please contact your local ConforMIS representative or MDSS GmbH, Tel.: +49-511-62628630, [email protected].

Distribution

Worldwide Distribution - US Nationwide and the country of Germany

Quantity

1427 units