Class 2 Device Recall Depuy LCS Knee Meniscal bearing insert

• Date Initiated by Firm: May 06, 2008
• Date Posted: September 17, 2008
• Recall Status: Terminated on October 14, 2009
• Recall Number: Z-1812-2008
• Recall Event ID: 48089
• PMA Number: P830055S058
• Product Classification: Knee Prosthesis, patellofemorotibial, semi-constrained, metal/polymer, mobile bearing - Product Code NJL
• Product: Depuy LCS Knee - Orthopedic knee implant. Meniscal bearing insert, Sz: STD, mm thick 12 5, sterile; Depuy Orthopaedics, Inc., Warsaw, IN; REF 1178-21-025). Product is a prosthesis, knee, patellofemorotibial, semi-constrained, metal/polymer, mobile bearing intended to to allow for motion between the plastic bearing and metal baseplate components of a knee prosthesis. It is intended to replace a knee joint in order to relieve pain and restore knee function, for indications such as osteoarthritis, inflammatory arthritis, traumatic arthritis, and revision of failed knee prostheses.
• Code Information: Lot B2LE31000.
• Recalling Firm/ Manufacturer: Depuy Orthopaedics, Inc.; 700 Orthopaedic Dr; Warsaw IN 46582-3994
• For Additional Information Contact: 800-366-8143
• Manufacturer Reason for Recall: Labeling Discrepancy -- Mislabeled and mis-etched as to size. Inserts were labeled and packaged as size Standard, 12.5mm Inserts but were actually a 10mm Inserts. Risks include but not limited to: a delay in the procedure while the proper component is located, and tight joint with constricted movement as a result of implantation of the wrong thickness of insert.
• FDA Determined Cause: Process control
• Action: On 5/6/08 an Urgent Information - Recall Notice and an User Facility Reconciliation Report was issued to all customers/consignees informing them to find and return any product on hand and the one implanting surgeon was also notified via letter. If you have any questions contact Steve Dowell at 1-800-366-8143.
• Quantity in Commerce: 10
• Distribution: Class II Recall - Nationwide Distribution --- including states of Pennsylvania and Virginia.
• Total Product Life Cycle: TPLC Device Report

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• PMA Database: PMAs with Product Code = NJL