FDA Recall Terminated

TIBIAL TRAY , SIZE 2, REF 90-SRK-200200, QTY: 1, STERILE R, total knee replacement .

Recall: Z-2635-2016 · Initiated July 18, 2016

Recall

Recall Number
Z-2635-2016
Event Number
74850
Firm
Medtronic Sofamor Danek USA Inc
FEI Number
1000477302
Product Code
JWH
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Employee error
Initiated
July 18, 2016
Terminated
November 22, 2016
Address
1800 Pyramid Pl, Memphis, TN, 38132-1703

Description

TIBIAL TRAY , SIZE 2, REF 90-SRK-200200, QTY: 1, STERILE R, total knee replacement .

Reason

The alpha total knee replacement components that may have not been passivated in accordance with the requirements of the job traveler.

Action

On 07/18/2016, the firm initiated the correction by verbally notifying (by visit and telephone) three of four (3 of 4) implanting surgeons; the fourth implanting surgeon was verbally notified on 07/25/2016. The firm followed with a letter to all four (4) surgeons on 07/28/2016. Medtronic recommended that the condition of the patients receiving the subject part be assessed for any indications of premature failure during normal post-operative follow-up visits.

Distribution

AR, MN,MA

Quantity

3 units