FDA Recall Terminated

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: Z-2302-2012 · Initiated August 9, 2012

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.

Reason

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.

Action

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.

Distribution

Worldwide Distribution including Venezuela.

Quantity

7 units