FDA Recall Terminated

ADVANCE(R) II MODULAR TIBIAL BASE W/SCREWHOLES, Knee Tibial Base, REF KTTIHA41, SIZE 4+; SURFACE POROUS, HA COATED; FIT CEMENTLESS; USE W/ SIZE 4 FEMUR & SIZE 4 TIBIAL INSERT; CONTENTS, 1 EACH, STERILE R, Rx ONLY, MicroPort Knee Systems Total Knee Systems MicroPort Total Knee Systems are indicated for use in knee arthroplasty in skeletally mature patients with the following conditions: 1) noninflammatory degenerative joint disease including osteoarthritis, traumatic arthritis, or avascular necrosis; 2) inflammatory degenerative joint disease including rheumatoid arthritis; 3) correction of functional deformity; 4) revision procedures where other treatments or devices have failed; and treatment of fractures that are unmanageable using other techniques.

Recall: Z-2700-2016 · Initiated June 21, 2016

Recall

Recall Number
Z-2700-2016
Event Number
74785
Firm
MicroPort Orthopedics Inc.
FEI Number
3010536692
Product Code
MBH
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Use error
Initiated
June 21, 2016
Posted
September 8, 2016
Terminated
July 26, 2017
Address
5677 Airline Rd, Arlington, TN, 38002-9501

Description

ADVANCE(R) II MODULAR TIBIAL BASE W/SCREWHOLES, Knee Tibial Base, REF KTTIHA41, SIZE 4+; SURFACE POROUS, HA COATED; FIT CEMENTLESS; USE W/ SIZE 4 FEMUR & SIZE 4 TIBIAL INSERT; CONTENTS, 1 EACH, STERILE R, Rx ONLY, MicroPort Knee Systems Total Knee Systems MicroPort Total Knee Systems are indicated for use in knee arthroplasty in skeletally mature patients with the following conditions: 1) noninflammatory degenerative joint disease including osteoarthritis, traumatic arthritis, or avascular necrosis; 2) inflammatory degenerative joint disease including rheumatoid arthritis; 3) correction of functional deformity; 4) revision procedures where other treatments or devices have failed; and treatment of fractures that are unmanageable using other techniques.

Reason

ADVANCE(R) HA Coated tibial bases are being recalled due to a higher than expected revision rate as a result of component loosening.

Action

MicroPort sent an Urgent Field Safety Notice dated June 22, 2016, to all affected customers. The firm requested customers complete the enclosed form and return by fax 1-901-451-6032 or by email to [email protected]. Customers were also requested to return the affected product. Non-responding consignees will be notified after 30 days. For questions regarding this recall call 901-867-4771.

Distribution

Worldwide Distribution only to Australia, Austria, France, Italy, Spain, and United Kingdom

Quantity

77 units