Class 2 Device Recall SROM Noiles Rotating Hinge Femur with Pin

• Date Initiated by Firm: February 24, 2014
• Date Posted: March 13, 2014
• Recall Status: Terminated on March 03, 2015
• Recall Number: Z-1204-2014
• Recall Event ID: 67627
• 510(K)Number: K896048
• Product Classification: Prosthesis, knee, femorotibial, constrained, cemented, metal/polymer - Product Code KRO
• Product: REF 623401 R, S-ROM Noiles Rotating Hinge, Femoral Rotating Hinge Cemented (with Pin), Right, Medium, Sterile R Qty 1 The S-ROM Hinged knee femoral component is used in revision surgeries when there is significant bone loss or ligament instability and additional support is needed. S-Rom femorals and inserts are brought into nearly every revision case as backup should the MCL become compromised during the procedure. If additional constraint is required the surgeon can use the S-ROM femoral and insert. S-ROM femorals are used in less than 10% of knee revision procedures, but are present almost all the time.
• Code Information: 102325, 102326, 109315, 109316, 120082, 128475, 142843, 142845, 162487, 197812, 197813, 197814, 207924, 222654, 222657, 231689, 231690, 236435, 236442, 261758, 265711, 265714, 265715, 265717, 282997, 285154, 285155, 289096, 302804, 302807, 302808, 317754, 317755, 338154, 338155, 338157, 354580, 360635, 360636, 366432, 378645, 378647, 378650, 400505, 400506, 402456, 414735, 414736, 414737, 430481, 451998, 451999, 452448, 456741, 456742, 456743, 472193, 472194, 472195, 197401RA, D2WBJ4, DY5EF4, E3SD14, E49HN4, EW6HW4, EW6HX4, and FK8CR4
• Recalling Firm/ Manufacturer: DePuy Orthopaedics, Inc.; 700 Orthopaedic Dr; Warsaw IN 46582-3994
• For Additional Information Contact: Kim Earl; 574-371-4917
• Manufacturer Reason for Recall: DePuy Orthopaedics has identified the potential for holes to develop in the inner and outer flexible pouches that form the sterile barrier for S-ROM Noiles Rotating Hinge Femur with Pin devices. The outer carton and shrink wrap are intact. A package redesign is underway to resolve this issue. S-ROM Noiles Rotating Hinge Femur with Pin devices will remain in US Distributors inventory during the p
• FDA Determined Cause: Packaging
• Action: DePuy Orthopaedics sent an Urgent Information - Recall Notice dated February 24, 2014, to all affected customers. The notice identified the product, reason for the recall and potential risks associated with using the recalled product. The notice includes response cards for the US Distributors to verify they have read, understood, and are adhering to the directions given in the field communication and for hospitals where consignment inventory is removed a hospital letter is available, as needed. No hospital signatures are required. Distributors are asked to send completed distributor cards to DePuy. Product related questions should be addressed to DePuy Orthopaedics, .Sales Consultant. Clinical questions should be addressed to DePuy Scientific Information Office 1-888-554-2482; recall questions to 574-371-4917.
• Quantity in Commerce: 128
• Distribution: Worldwide Distribution - USA (nationwide) and Internationally to Canada, Australia, Austria, China, Czech Republic, Denmark, Dubai / UAE, Estonia, France, Germany, Hungary, Iberia, India, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Malaysia, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Pakistan, Poland, Portugal, Russia, Singapore, Slovenia, Spain, South Africa, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, United Kingdom, and Vietnam.
• Total Product Life Cycle: TPLC Device Report

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• 510(K) Database: 510(K)s with Product Code = KRO