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Z-0828-2013Class I

LPS Diaphyseal Sleeves

Depuy Orthopaedics Inc. / initiated 2013-01-04 / Terminated / root cause: design

DePuy Orthopaedics, Inc. began a recall of LPS Diaphyseal Sleeves Product Usage: The LPS Diaphyseal Sleeves are used with the LPS System which is an end-stage revision knee product that allows surgeons... on . FDA classified it as Class I and gives the reason as "DePuy Orthopaedics is initiating a voluntary recall of the LPS Diaphyseal sleeve because the product has the potential for fracture at the taper junction. The LPS Diaphyseal Sleeve to Diaphyseal Sleeve Base taper...". As of , the recall status on record is Terminated, and MDM tags the root cause as design.

Recall record

Recall number
Z-0828-2013
Classification
Class I
Status
Terminated
Initiated
Posted
Terminated
Recalling firm
Depuy Orthopaedics Inc.
Product
LPS Diaphyseal Sleeves Product Usage: The LPS Diaphyseal Sleeves are used with the LPS System which is an end-stage revision knee product that allows surgeons to reconstruct severe soft tissue and bony defects.
Product code
MBH Prosthesis, Knee, Patello/Femorotibial, Semi-Constrained, Uncemented, Porous, Coated, Polymer/Metal/Polymer
Reason for recall
DePuy Orthopaedics is initiating a voluntary recall of the LPS Diaphyseal sleeve because the product has the potential for fracture at the taper junction. The LPS Diaphyseal Sleeve to Diaphyseal Sleeve Base taper connection may not be sufficient to accommodate potential physiologic loads that may be transferred to the junction during normal gait activities by some patients.
Root cause tag
design
FDA root cause
Device Design
Action
DePuy Othopaedics sent an Urgent Information Medical Device Recall Notice letter dated January 4, 2013 to all affected customers. The letter identified the affected products, reason for recall, clinical implications and actions to be taken. The letter instructed customers to check inventory, discontinue use, cease further distribution and return all inventory on hand for credit. Customers were requested to complete and return the Reconciliation Form. For product-related questions contact your local DePuy Othopaedics Sales Representative, clinical questions contact DePuy's Scientific Information Office at 1-888-554-2482 and recall notice information call 574-372-7333.
Quantity in commerce
162 total units (US) and 102 units total (OUS)
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution - US Nationwide in the states of AL, AZ, CA, CO, FL, GA, ID, IL, MA, MD, MI, MN, NC, NM, NV, NY, OH, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX, VA, WA, WI, and WV and the countries of Holland, Australia, Austria, South Africa and Canada including Veteran Administration hospitals.
Product codes and lots
Part number: 198720018 and Lot numbers: 123506, 123507, 156208, 188414, 202951, 212351, B34GC1000, B4EGN1000, B4SBM1000, B5SHY1000, DH8F91000, DH8F9A000, DH8F9B000, DH8F9C, and FE5LL1.

Enforcement reports

One row per recalled product line
FDA enforcement reports joined to recall event Z-0828-2013
Recall numberClassStatusVoluntary or mandatedReport dateClassified
Z-0828-2013Class ITerminatedVoluntary: Firm initiated
Z-0829-2013Class ITerminatedVoluntary: Firm initiated
Z-0830-2013Class ITerminatedVoluntary: Firm initiated
Z-0831-2013Class ITerminatedVoluntary: Firm initiated