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Z-0191-2007

UC-PLUS Solution Unicondylar Knee System, Model Numbers: 26004 Femoral Component Size 4, 26006 Femoral...

Plus Orthopedics / initiated 2006-07-18 / Terminated

Plus Orthopedics USA began a recall of UC-PLUS Solution Unicondylar Knee System, Model Numbers: 26004 Femoral Component Size 4, 26006 Femoral Component Size 6, 26008 Femoral Component Size 8 and... on . The reason FDA records is "There exists the possibility that incomplete bony support or insufficient cementing of the implanted device can result in fatigue fracture of the UC-PLUS Solution Femoral Component". As of , the recall status on record is Terminated.

Recall record

Recall number
Z-0191-2007
Status
Terminated
Initiated
Posted
Terminated
Recalling firm
Plus Orthopedics
Product
UC-PLUS Solution Unicondylar Knee System, Model Numbers: 26004 Femoral Component Size 4, 26006 Femoral Component Size 6, 26008 Femoral Component Size 8 and 26010 Femoral Component Size 10
Product code
HRY Prosthesis, Knee, Femorotibial, Semi-Constrained, Cemented, Metal/Polymer
Reason for recall
There exists the possibility that incomplete bony support or insufficient cementing of the implanted device can result in fatigue fracture of the UC-PLUS Solution Femoral Component.
FDA root cause
Other
Action
The depth of the withdrawal action taken in June, 2003 was to the distributor (agent) level. Plus USA contacted individual agent sites showing inventory of the affected article numbers on hand and requested that those items be returned to Plus USA.
Quantity in commerce
68
Distribution
California
Product codes and lots
Lot Number: All lots considered affected Serial Number: None