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Z-0371-2010

Stelkast Unicondylar Knee Femoral Component SC2462-1. Used for moderate joint impairment from painful...

Globus Medical, Inc. / initiated 2009-05-05 / Terminated / root cause: manufacturing process

Stelkast Co began a recall of Stelkast Unicondylar Knee Femoral Component SC2462-1. Used for moderate joint impairment from painful arthritis (rheumatoid, osteo and/or post-traumatic... on . The reason FDA records is "incorrect size markings on component". As of , the recall status on record is Terminated, and MDM tags the root cause as manufacturing process.

Recall record

Recall number
Z-0371-2010
Status
Terminated
Initiated
Posted
Terminated
Recalling firm
Globus Medical, Inc.
Product
Stelkast Unicondylar Knee Femoral Component SC2462-1. Used for moderate joint impairment from painful arthritis (rheumatoid, osteo and/or post-traumatic; revision of failed unicompartmental knee implant or other procedure; and alternative to tibial osteotomy in patients with unicompartmental arthritis.
Product code
HSX Prosthesis, Knee, Femorotibial, Non-Constrained, Cemented, Metal/Polymer
Reason for recall
incorrect size markings on component
Root cause tag
manufacturing process
FDA root cause
Nonconforming Material/Component
Action
The recalling firm telephoned the medical supply companies on 5/5-19/09 to inform them of the problem and the need to return the products. If there are questions regarding this issue, please call 1.888.273.1583.
Quantity in commerce
20 units
Distribution
Nationwide
Product codes and lots
Lot number 20210-100108