3DKnee e+ Tibial Insert - HXLPE-VE, Sterile, Material: Highly cross linked vitamin E PE, Sz 2/9mm. The insert is intended to more closely match the kinematics of the knee, allowing some rotation along the medial condyle and increased congruency along lateral condyle. This insert is to be used along with the other components that comprise the 3DKnee System.
Recall
- Recall Number
- Z-2302-2012
- Event Number
- 62801
- FEI Number
- 1000116912
- Product Code
- OIY
- Status
- Terminated
- Root Cause
- Incorrect or no expiration date
- Initiated
- August 9, 2012
- Posted
- August 30, 2012
- Terminated
- January 25, 2013
- Address
- 9800 Metric Blvd, Encore Medical, Lp, Austin, TX, 78758
Description
3DKnee e+ Tibial Insert - HXLPE-VE, Sterile, Material: Highly cross linked vitamin E PE, Sz 2/9mm. The insert is intended to more closely match the kinematics of the knee, allowing some rotation along the medial condyle and increased congruency along lateral condyle. This insert is to be used along with the other components that comprise the 3DKnee System.
The firm is recalling one lot of 392-09-706, 3DKnee e+ Tibial insert, 9 mm, Size 6, Right. The shelf life labeling of specific lots for a component were found to be incorrect and were found to be expired.
DJO Global sent an Urgent Field Safety Notice dated August 9, 2012, to all affected customers. The letter identified the product, the problem, and the action to be taken by the customer. Customers were instructed to forward the Notice to all those who need to be aware within their organization or to any organization where the potentially affected product has been transferred. Customers were instructed to contact the firm to place a replacement order and receive an RMA number. For questions customers were asked to call 512-834-6255. For questions regarding this recall call 512-832-9500.
Worldwide Distribution including Venezuela.
7 units