FDA Recall Terminated

3DKNEE(TM) SYSTEM e+, Tibial Insert, RIGHT Sz 8 / 11mm, REF 391-11-708, QTY 01 The 3DKnee Insert HXL Tibial Inserts are manufactured from ultra high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) infused with pure liquid pharmaceutical grade alpha-tocopheral and then cross-linked to conform to ASTM F2695. This insert is intended to more closely match the kinematics of the knee, allowing some rotation along the medial condyle and increased congruency along the lateral condyle.

Recall: Z-2659-2017 · Initiated May 31, 2017

Recall

Recall Number
Z-2659-2017
Event Number
77435
FEI Number
1000116912
Product Code
JWH
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Packaging process control
Initiated
May 31, 2017
Terminated
January 8, 2021
Address
9800 Metric Blvd, Encore Medical, Lp, Austin, TX, 78758-5445

Description

3DKNEE(TM) SYSTEM e+, Tibial Insert, RIGHT Sz 8 / 11mm, REF 391-11-708, QTY 01 The 3DKnee Insert HXL Tibial Inserts are manufactured from ultra high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) infused with pure liquid pharmaceutical grade alpha-tocopheral and then cross-linked to conform to ASTM F2695. This insert is intended to more closely match the kinematics of the knee, allowing some rotation along the medial condyle and increased congruency along the lateral condyle.

Reason

Mis-pack. A size 6 Left 3DKnee Tibial Insert box and pouch contained a Size 8 right 3Dknee Tibial Insert.

Action

The firm, DJO Global, sent an "URGENT FIELD SAFETY NOTICE" dated 5/31/2017 by email to its consignees on 5/31/2017. The notice described the product, problem and actions to be taken. The consignees were instructed to do the following actions by June 16, 2017: pass notice on to all those within the organization or to any organization where the affected product has been transferred; contact customer service at 1-800-456-8696 to place a replacement order and obtain shipment information; return all affected devices; and complete, sign and return the Acknowledgment and Receipt Form by email to: [email protected]. The Regulatory Affairs department will follow-up via phone and email with non-responding consignees. If you have any questions, please contact Sr. Director Regulatory Affairs by phone at (760) 734-3551 or by email at [email protected].

Distribution

Worldwide Distribution-US (nationwide) to states of: AL, TX, UT, and CA; and countries of: INDIA and GERMANY.

Quantity

9 units