Recall Z-1195-2016
Arthrex, Inc. · initiated December 17, 2015
Class II – products that might cause a temporary health problem or pose a slight threat of a serious nature
Product
Arthrex IBalance TKA Tibial Tray Size 2 - Catalog # AR-503-TTTC, Size 3 - Catalog # AR-503-TTTD, Size 4 -Catalog # AR-503-TTTE, Size 5 - Catalog # AR-503-TTTF, Size 6 - Catalog # AR-503-TTTG , Size 7 -Catalog # AR-503-TTTH, and Size 8 - Catalog # AR-503-TTTJ. Intended for implantation with bone cement, with the exception of the porous coated femoral components which can be used cemented or uncemented (biological fixation).
Codes / lots: Size 2 Unique Device Identifier: 00888867106703 Batch #'s: 927692, 915207, 982771, 979834, 982774, 1206164, 1206165, 1206167, 1206166, 1227388, 1227387, 1257195, 1233620, 1289648, 1233621, 1289653, 1289736, 1289654, 1336430, 1336431, 1305721, 1306332, 1352062, 1336433, 1336436, 1352058, 1352063, 1376104, 1376106, and 1376107. Size 3 Unique Device Identifier: 00888867106710 Batch #'s: 780838, 952789, 1206169, 1206170, 1206168, 1191337, 1191337, 1272728, 1297048, 1297044, 1297049, 1272730, 1272729, 1307262, 1297060, 1297057, 1297365, 1307263, 1336445, 1307267, 1336451, 1336448, 1336451, 1307265, 1336453, 1346958, 1346962, 1346982, 1346994, 1346965, 1336452, 1379085, 1379104, 1379110, 1379113, 1379114, 1346999, and 1379084. Size 4 Unique Device Identifier: 00888867106727 Batch #'s: 894339, 913623, 874733, 876482, 876478, 1191338, 1206172, 1206173, 1297075, 1297084, 1315459, 1297086, 1297366, 13115453, 1315454, 1315459, 1315462, 1315464, 1336466, 1336465, 1336467, 1336455, 1336468, 13336469, 1356527, 1356530, 1356531, 1356529, 1356574, 1379205, 1379203, 1379204, 1379206, 1379200, 1356576, 1379196, and 1379201. Size 5 Unique Device Identifier: 00888867106734 Batch #'s:780840, 971202…
Reason for recall
Devices reported to have a smooth texture to the outer surface of the metal, which differed from a previous that had a textured outer surface.
FDA-determined cause: Nonconforming Material/Component
Action taken
On February 5, 2016 Arthrex sent Urgent Medical Device Voluntary Recall letters to their distributors and Surgeons/Medical Facilities reporting the removal. The letter identified the reason for the recall, the potential patient impact, and actions to be taken. Users were to discontinue use of the identified affected devices and follow the instructions provided to return the affected devices that have not been implanted. To return the devices, contact Arthrex at 1-866-267-9138 or by fax at 1-239-591-6943 or via e-mail at Complaints@Arthrex.com. Customers must complete and return the Acknowledgement and Receipt.
Details
- Recall number
- Z-1195-2016
- Initiated
- December 17, 2015
- Terminated
- December 14, 2016
- Product code
- JWH – Prosthesis, Knee, Patellofemorotibial, Semi-Constrained, Cemented, Polymer/Metal/Polymer
- Quantity
- 2,378 units.
- Distribution
- Nationwide Distribution -- AR, AZ, CA, CO, DC, DE, FL, GA, IL, IN, KS, MA, MD, MI, MN, MO, NC, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, PA, RI, TN, TX, WA, WI and District of Columbia.
- Recalling firm
- Arthrex, Inc., Naples, FL