Medical Device
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THE TRADE PAPER OF THE FACTORY FLOOR
Z-0622-2010

Foundation Tibia Baseplate, Catalog number 324-01-108. The tibial is modular in design, such that plastic...

Encore Medical, LP / initiated 2009-12-03 / Terminated

Encore Medical, Lp began a recall of Foundation Tibia Baseplate, Catalog number 324-01-108. The tibial is modular in design, such that plastic inserts of various thicknesses and intramedullary... on . The reason FDA records is "Product does not meet specifications for a size 8 Right Foundation Tibia Baseplate". As of , the recall status on record is Terminated.

Recall record

Recall number
Z-0622-2010
Status
Terminated
Initiated
Posted
Terminated
Recalling firm
Encore Medical, LP
Product
Foundation Tibia Baseplate, Catalog number 324-01-108. The tibial is modular in design, such that plastic inserts of various thicknesses and intramedullary stem are attached to the metal baseplate intraoperatively.
Product code
JWH Prosthesis, Knee, Patellofemorotibial, Semi-Constrained, Cemented, Polymer/Metal/Polymer
Reason for recall
Product does not meet specifications for a size 8 Right Foundation Tibia Baseplate.
FDA root cause
Mixed-up of materials/components
Action
Firm notified consignees by an Urgent Field Safety Notice dated 12/3/2009. The letter identified the product, stated the problem, and the risk associated with the problem. Customers are to immediately return the affected product and notify all of their customers if product was further distributed. Customers are to complete and return the enclosed response form. Questions should be directed to David Harris, Manager of Customer Service at 512-834-6330 or Valerie Moulton, International Customer Service at 512-834-6275.
Quantity in commerce
17
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution -- USA, including states of GA, OK, FL, CA, and SD, and countries of Germany and Turkey.
Product codes and lots
Lot number 53986069