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Implants & Prosthetics

πŸ₯ Medical Devices β€’ 4,589 recalls

Addendum Labeling iTotal CR Surgical Technique with Detailed Instructions of Total CR Poly Insertion Technique

Jul 17, 2012 Implants & Prosthetics Nationwide View Details β†’

Exactech, Inc. of Gainesville, FL recalled their Optetrak Proximal Tibial Spacer after the devices were determined to be dimensionally incompatible to mate as intended with the Logic Tibial Tray.

Oct 17, 2011 Implants & Prosthetics Nationwide View Details β†’

Zimmer investigation following a complaint found one lot of NCB Polyaxial Locking Plate System NCB screws, 26mm, distributed in the United States contained incorrect 32 mm screws.

Jul 13, 2012 Implants & Prosthetics Nationwide View Details β†’

In connection with a Warning Letter received from the U.S. Food & Drug Administration on December 9, 2011, DePuy Orthopaedics is taking steps to retrieve custom device implants that surgeons may have ordered from DePuy Orthopaedics, but not implanted. DePuy Orthopaedics received a Warning Letter from the FDA on December 9, 2011 regarding custom device implants. DePuy Orthopaedics has discontinue

Jul 31, 2012 Implants & Prosthetics Nationwide View Details β†’

Biomet 3i is recalling their product Full Osseotite Tapered Certain Implant IFNT611. The depth of the implant's internal hex is too shallow. The condition, if present, may prevent the driver; cover screw or abutment from fully engaging the implant.

Mar 23, 2012 Implants & Prosthetics View Details β†’

Incorrect Screw (RC) included with NC CARES Abutment Set was not a Narrow CrossFit (NC) Screw for CARES NC Abutment ZrO2

Jul 11, 2012 Implants & Prosthetics Nationwide View Details β†’

Stryker Spine has received six reports regarding the breakage of one or more prongs at the extremity of the instrument.

Mar 21, 2011 Implants & Prosthetics Nationwide View Details β†’

Incorrect technique applied may cause potential rupture of the tibialis anterior tendon during surgery.

Feb 9, 2012 Implants & Prosthetics Nationwide View Details β†’

The design of the spring clip for the jaw assembly was updated in March 2011 due to fractures of the spring clip. Zimmer has received complaints for the spring clip fracturing on the updated design. The spring clip may fracture or fall off of the instrument during use, and a device fragment may be left in the surgical site. The risk of disassembly or fracture occurs when the instrument is typicall

Apr 30, 2012 Implants & Prosthetics Nationwide View Details β†’

The design of the spring clip for the jaw assembly was updated in March 2011 due to fractures of the spring clip. Zimmer has received complaints for the spring clip fracturing on the updated design. The spring clip may fracture or fall off of the instrument during use, and a device fragment may be left in the surgical site. The risk of disassembly or fracture occurs when the instrument is typicall

Apr 30, 2012 Implants & Prosthetics Nationwide View Details β†’

The 4 degree and 9 degree trial instruments (SJ768T-US/SJ780T-US) are correctly dimensioned, but the part number etched on the instrument may be incorrect. The 4 degree trial instrument (SJ768T-US) may be marked with the incorrect part number of the 9 degree trail instrument (SJ780T-US) and the 9 degree trial instrument (SJ780T-US) may be marked with the incorrect part number of the 4 degree tria

Jul 12, 2012 Implants & Prosthetics Nationwide View Details β†’

To ensure that users are properly operating the Reliance 130 and 130L Cart Washers, a door close confirmation button and door open delay will be installed on your cart washer.

Jul 14, 2012 Implants & Prosthetics Nationwide View Details β†’

BridgePoint Medical Inc. is voluntarily recalling Stingray Catheter, Model M1000 lots BP20121440078 and BP20121560089. BridgePoint Medical, Inc. recently determined the potential of compromised sterility assurance of the product due to a faulty pouch seal. In no case was there any reported adverse clinical event related to the problem.

Jun 26, 2012 Implants & Prosthetics Nationwide View Details β†’

Exactech, Inc. Gainesville, FL is recalling their Optetrak Cemented Trapezoid Tibial Tray, Size 1F/1T, 2F/1T and the Optetrak Rotating Bearing Knee Tibial Tray, Finned, Cemented Tibial Tray, Size 2F/1T. Both trays have the potential to be mislabeled.

Sep 23, 2011 Implants & Prosthetics View Details β†’

Exactech, Inc. Gainesville, FL is recalling their Optetrak Cemented Trapezoid Tibial Tray, Size 1F/1T, 2F/1T and the Optetrak Rotating Bearing Knee Tibial Tray, Finned, Cemented Tibial Tray, Size 2F/1T. Both trays have the potential to be mislabeled.

Sep 23, 2011 Implants & Prosthetics View Details β†’

Stryker has updated the instruction for use (IFU) (product correction)for the ABGII Modular and Rejuvenate Modular Hip Systems. This is based on a reported rate of less than one percent for revisions potentially associated with fretting and or corrosion at or about the modular neck junction. On June 29, 2012, Stryker has decided to remove the affected product from the field since there may be an

Apr 30, 2012 Implants & Prosthetics Nationwide View Details β†’

Stryker Orthopaedics received a report indicating that a Tibial Keel Punch could not be inserted into the slot of the Tibial Punch Tower. The slot that guides the stem of the keel punch into the channel of the tower was later determined to be undersized.

Dec 22, 2011 Implants & Prosthetics View Details β†’

Stryker has updated the instruction for use (IFU) (product correction)for the ABGII Modular and Rejuvenate Modular Hip Systems. This is based on a reported rate of less than one percent for revisions potentially associated with fretting and or corrosion at or about the modular neck junction. On June 29, 2012, Stryker has decided to remove the affected product from the field since there may be an

Apr 30, 2012 Implants & Prosthetics Nationwide View Details β†’

Stryker has become aware that there exists a potential for breach of the sterile barrier of packaging associated with certain lots of T2 Knee Arthrodesis Nails.

Jan 26, 2012 Implants & Prosthetics Nationwide View Details β†’