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Z-0479-2008

StelKast Proven Knee System - Tibial Half Block Augmentation and Screw. Part Number SC2287-1-5, Size 1...

Globus Medical, Inc. / initiated 2007-10-05 / Terminated / root cause: design

Stelkast Co began a recall of StelKast Proven Knee System - Tibial Half Block Augmentation and Screw. Part Number SC2287-1-5, Size 1, Thickness 5 mm, StelKast, Murray, PA 15317 on . The reason FDA records is "The screws may fracture". As of , the recall status on record is Terminated, and MDM tags the root cause as design.

Recall record

Recall number
Z-0479-2008
Status
Terminated
Initiated
Posted
Terminated
Recalling firm
Globus Medical, Inc.
Product
StelKast Proven Knee System - Tibial Half Block Augmentation and Screw. Part Number SC2287-1-5, Size 1, Thickness 5 mm, StelKast, Murray, PA 15317
Product code
JWH Prosthesis, Knee, Patellofemorotibial, Semi-Constrained, Cemented, Polymer/Metal/Polymer
Reason for recall
The screws may fracture
Root cause tag
design
FDA root cause
Device Design
Action
The recalling firm telephoned their customers on 10/5/07 to inform them of the problem and the need to return the product. As a follow up to the telephone calls, the recalling firm issued a recall letter (Field Notification) on 10/9/07 via certified mail.
Quantity in commerce
48 units
Distribution
Nationwide: shipped to medical facilities in IL, NC, PA, TN, TX, VA, and WV.
Product codes and lots
Lot Numbers: 14888-122005, 16052-032706, and 18549-091807.