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Z-1076-2007

Ossur Total Knee Model Number 2100, external knee prosthesis

Ossur Iceland ehf. / initiated 2007-04-02 / Terminated

Ossur began a recall of Ossur Total Knee Model Number 2100, external knee prosthesis on . The reason FDA records is "Some units of the Total Knee Model 2100 produced from August 1, 2006 through October 4, 2006 may contain a faulty linkage component". As of , the recall status on record is Terminated.

Recall record

Recall number
Z-1076-2007
Status
Terminated
Initiated
Posted
Terminated
Recalling firm
Ossur Iceland ehf.
Product
Ossur Total Knee Model Number 2100, external knee prosthesis.
Product code
ISY Joint, Knee, External Limb Component
Reason for recall
Some units of the Total Knee Model 2100 produced from August 1, 2006 through October 4, 2006 may contain a faulty linkage component.
FDA root cause
Other
Action
On 4/2/07 a letter was mailed to all affected customers via certified mail, return receipt requested. All mailing will be followed by telephone calls from an Ossur Customer Service Representative. Customers were notified that Ossur will replace the affected knees with units carrying a two-year warranty from the date of replacement. Ossur will undertake a sub-recall by notifying the one affected distributor by letter on 4/2/07. Ossur will follow up with this distributor by telephone and request a list of consignees that the distributor sold the product to so that Ossur can directly contact each of those consignees. Upon receipt of this list, Ossur will then communicate the recall information directly to these consignees.
Quantity in commerce
44
Distribution
Nationwide.
Product codes and lots
US affected Serial Numbers (1) New units: 9056, 9062, 9063, 9088, 9089, 9090, 9092, 9094, 9095, 9096, 9097, 9099, 9100, 9101, 9102, 9103, 9104, 9105, 9106, 9107, 9108, 9109, 9110, 9111, 9112, 9113, 9114, 9115, 9116, 9117, 9118, 9127, 9129, 9130, 9159, 9160, 9162, 9163, 9166 and 9169.   (2) Repaired units: 5138, 5141, 6624 and 9098.