Enforcement Report - Week of June 20, 2012
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Product Detail
| Product Description | Columbus Tibia Plateau (component of the Columbus REVISION Knee System) Product Usage - The Columbus Revision Knee System is indicated for use in reconstruction of the diseased knee joint caused by osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, post-traumatic arthritis, the need to revise failed arthroplastics or osteotomies where pain, deformity or dysfunction persist, and for patients suffering from correctable valgus or varus deformity and moderate flexion contracture |
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| Recall Number | Z-1793-2012 |
| Classification | Class II |
| Code Info | NR068K, TIBIA PLATEAU, FIXED, T0; NR070K, TIBIA PLATEAU, FIXED, T0+; NR072K, TIBIA PLATEAU, FIXED, T1; NR072K, TIBIA PLATEAU, FIXED, T1+; NR073K, TIBIA PLATEAU, FIXED, T2; NR074K, TIBIA PLATEAU, FIXED, T2+; NR075K, TIBIA PLATEAU, FIXED, T3; NR076K, TIBIA PLATEAU, FIXED, T3+; NR077K, TIBIA PLATEAU, FIXED, T4; NR078K, TIBIA PLATEAU, FIXED, T4+; NR079K, TIBIA PLATEAU, FIXED, T5 |
| Product Distributed Qty | 8 |
| Reason For Recall | During an internal quality inspection, the tibia plateau was found to be out of specification. There is a potential for misalignment between the tibia plateau and attachment of the extension stem. |
Event Detail
| Event Id | 61332 |
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| Product Type | Devices |
| Status | Ongoing |
| Recalling Firm | Aesculap Implant Systems |
| City | Center Valley |
| State | PA | Country | US |
| Voluntary / Mandated | Voluntary: Firm Initiated |
| Recall Initiation Date | 2012-02-21 |
| Initial Firm Notification of Consignee or Public | Letter |
| Distribution Pattern | Nationwide Distribution including PA and TX. |
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