REF 623411 R S-ROM Noiles Rotating Hinge, Femoral Rotating Hinge Cemented (with Pin), Right, Small, Sterile R...
DePuy Orthopaedics, Inc. began a recall of REF 623411 R S-ROM Noiles Rotating Hinge, Femoral Rotating Hinge Cemented (with Pin), Right, Small, Sterile R Qty 1 The S-ROM Hinged knee femoral component is... on . FDA classified it as Class II and gives the reason as "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...". As of , the recall status on record is Terminated, and MDM tags the root cause as packaging.
Recall record
- Recall number
- Z-1206-2014
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Terminated
- Initiated
- Posted
- Terminated
- Recalling firm
- Depuy Orthopaedics Inc.
- Product
- REF 623411 R S-ROM Noiles Rotating Hinge, Femoral Rotating Hinge Cemented (with Pin), Right, Small, 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.
- Product code
- KRO Prosthesis, Knee, Femorotibial, Constrained, Cemented, Metal/Polymer
- 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 pa
- Root cause tag
- packaging
- FDA root 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
- 137
- 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.
- Product codes and lots
- 102932, 102933, 102934, 120086, 142854, 156155, 156156, 156157, 162493, 172189, 181460, 181462, 193663, 231692, 231695, 236448, 241369, 241371, 246794, 261763, 269712, 278450, 278451, 278452, 282999, 283000, 283001, 291033, 291034, 302817, 306511, 306512, 306513, 317757, 317758, 329334, 338167, 338168, 346440, 360639, 360640, 360641, 366434, 366435, 366436, 378652, 392023, 400513, 400514, 406837, 409583, 412683, 414752, 430490, 430491, 430492, 448537, 456744, 456745, 456747, 456748, 464644, 464646, 464647, 266411RA, 467411RB, D1TAN4, E1VHX4, E4EGB4, E73H74, E82E74, E82E84, E82E94, EN7JC4, EW6H24, FK8GP4, and FL1VH4.
Enforcement reports
One row per recalled product line| Recall number | Class | Status | Voluntary or mandated | Report date | Classified |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Z-1203-2014 | Class II | Terminated | Voluntary: Firm initiated | ||
| Z-1204-2014 | Class II | Terminated | Voluntary: Firm initiated | ||
| Z-1205-2014 | Class II | Terminated | Voluntary: Firm initiated | ||
| Z-1206-2014 | Class II | Terminated | Voluntary: Firm initiated | ||
| Z-1207-2014 | Class II | Terminated | Voluntary: Firm initiated | ||
| Z-1208-2014 | Class II | Terminated | Voluntary: Firm initiated |
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