Implants & Prosthetics

The Gemlock Long Hex Driver may not fit into the Fixture Mount Transfer (FMT) or the internal hex of the implant.

Potential for implant deformation, implant mechanical stability too low, loss of barrier adhesion intra-operatively, implant damage, implant cracking off/breaking intra-operatively.

Fully threaded Taper Post Fixation components not cleared for marketing in the US with current indications.

Potential for implant damage, implant cracking off/breaking intra-operatively.

Article #81036 (MEDPOR Titan Max OFW - MTB - Right) reportedly contained article #81035 MEDPOR Titan Max OFW - MTB - Left. The appropriate articles were actually included in the shipment. However, the products had an incorrect barrier location.

Potential for delay in surgery and/or ball bearings to be left in the wound. Repeated cycles of sonic cleaning can break down the ball bearing retention feature (swage) on the shim. To prevent this, TASP shims must be manually cleaned and inspected per product insert, 87-6203-991-22.

Potential for fracture of the tip of the product. The fractured tip is approximately 4mm x 7mm x 3.5mm in size. Retained tip may result in: pain, soft tissue irritation, soft tissue damage, or increased wear due to contact with the fractured tip; Revision surgery to remove the fractured tip

Five customer complaints were received for the same batch of Trident PSL Shells (part number 540-11-50E lot 49073501) alleging that when the packages were opened there were no dome holes plugs present.

Presence of one inoperable (dead) sensor pad.

One unit from a demo lot of POWERFLEX PRO PTA Dilatation Catheter was left at a hospital and was not sterilized.

Drill set may contain incorrect drill.

Complaints have indicated that the ATTUNE INTUITION Impaction Handle lever has fractured during impaction. If the lever fractures, there is the potential for fractured pieces of the device, or the inner spring, if released, to be left in the patient if not observed during surgery.

Difficulty locking EXp tibial inserts into tibial trays, caused by a manufacturing condition where a lead in radius on the anterior locking tab is not present on certain insert lots. The absence of this lead in may prevent or make assembly of the insert and tray difficult.

ATTUNE INTUITION Impactors (cat. nos. 254401003, 254401004, and 254401006) have broken and produced small pieces. Should a fracture occur and not be observed during surgery, there is the potential for these small fractured pieces of the instrument to be left in the patient.

ATTUNE INTUITION Impactors (cat. nos. 254401003, 254401004, and 254401006) have broken and produced small pieces. Should a fracture occur and not be observed during surgery, there is the potential for these small fractured pieces of the instrument to be left in the patient.

Inoperative screw head seat splay and/or fracture as a result of positioning of the rod which is a part of the Cypher MIS Screw System.

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ATTUNE INTUITION Impactors (cat. nos. 254401003, 254401004, and 254401006) have broken and produced small pieces. Should a fracture occur and not be observed during surgery, there is the potential for these small fractured pieces of the instrument to be left in the patient.

According to the recall notice received from Hospira, the recall was initiated due to a confirmed customer report of particulate in a single unit. Hospira identified the particulate as human hair, embedded in and attached to a pinched area of the stopper.

Samples of product from Supplier lot 14D0809 and 14D0808 showed little adhesive transfer between the Tyvek lid and cavity when opened for internal bone cement cure and pairing tests. Visually these samples do not meet the requirements of ZWI 43.109 and corresponding visual aid 55-0000-310-01.