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Specialist 2 Intramedullary (SP2 IM) Rod 400mm Instrument (PN 96-6120) The SP2 IM Rod 400mm Instrument (PN 96-6120) is used in both primary and revision P.F.C.¿ SIGMA¿ knee procedures to align the femoral locating device and distal femoral cutting block. It is also used with the IM tibial resection. This rod is included with the P.F.C.¿ SIGMA¿ Specialist¿ 2 (SP2 / SPII) Primary Knee Instruments, the P.F.C.¿ SIGMA¿ Specialist ¿ 2 (SP2 / SPII) Revision Knee Instruments, and P.F.C. ¿ SIGMA¿ High Performance (HP) Primary Knee Instruments

Class I - Dangerous
🏥 Medical Devices Recalled: September 8, 2015 DePuy Orthopaedics Implants & Prosthetics Nationwide

What Should You Do?

  1. Check if you have this product:
    SP2 IM Rod 400mm Instruments (96-6120) manufactured with 455 stainless steel (SS) or 17-4 SS; CATALOG NO. : 96-6120; GTIN NO.: 10603295246893; Lots: Manufactured with 455 Stainless Steel, Labeled Lot #s-C98CS4; DE5P34; DE5RP4; D95AN4; EB5FV4; FA4G94; DE1FA4; DF4H44; DG9LK4; EB5GH4; EC9JY4; EF4DJ4; FD8MP4; FH8JA4; DG9L64; DJ5E34; DK3E34; EJ7AP4; DK3FE4; EJ7A34; ES2G64; ES2HA4; FH8JX4; ES2HY4; EX5L44; C3JHN4; EX5MS4; C3JHS4; E2SD44; C3JHF4; C4GA54; C4GBT4; C4GCC4; C52F14; C52F74; C52GL4; C52GV4; C67N14; C98BF4; TBACC; TBACZ; FJ4E74; TBCOJ; & Manufactured with 17-4 Stainless Steel- Etched Lot #s- H0797; H0100; H0199; H0200; H0298; H0301; H0396; H0399; H0401; H0495; H0499; H0530; H0596; H0598; H0600; H0601; H0696; H0699; H0796; H0797; H0800; H0899; H0900; H0997; H0998; H1095; H1097; H1195; H1198; H1297; H1298; H1299
  2. Do not eat it: Even if it looks and smells fine, do not consume this product.
  3. Throw it away or return it: You can return the product to the store for a full refund.
  4. Seek medical attention if needed: If you've consumed this product and feel unwell, contact your doctor immediately.
  5. Report problems: Report any issues to the FDA's Safety Reporting Portal.

⚠️ Emergency: If you experience severe symptoms after consuming this product, call 911 or Poison Control at 1-800-222-1222.

Recall Details

Company:
DePuy Orthopaedics, Inc.
Reason for Recall:
DePuy Orthopaedics, Inc. is initiating a voluntary recall of select lots of the Specialist 2 Intramedullary Rod 400mm Instrument (PN 96-6120) due to complaints of the rod fracturing and leaving a portion of the rod in patients.
Classification:
Class I - Dangerous

Dangerous or defective products that predictably could cause serious health problems or death.

Status:
terminated

Product Information

Full Description:

Specialist 2 Intramedullary (SP2 IM) Rod 400mm Instrument (PN 96-6120) The SP2 IM Rod 400mm Instrument (PN 96-6120) is used in both primary and revision P.F.C.¿ SIGMA¿ knee procedures to align the femoral locating device and distal femoral cutting block. It is also used with the IM tibial resection. This rod is included with the P.F.C.¿ SIGMA¿ Specialist¿ 2 (SP2 / SPII) Primary Knee Instruments, the P.F.C.¿ SIGMA¿ Specialist ¿ 2 (SP2 / SPII) Revision Knee Instruments, and P.F.C. ¿ SIGMA¿ High Performance (HP) Primary Knee Instruments

Product Codes/Lot Numbers:

SP2 IM Rod 400mm Instruments (96-6120) manufactured with 455 stainless steel (SS) or 17-4 SS; CATALOG NO. : 96-6120; GTIN NO.: 10603295246893; Lots: Manufactured with 455 Stainless Steel, Labeled Lot #s-C98CS4; DE5P34; DE5RP4; D95AN4; EB5FV4; FA4G94; DE1FA4; DF4H44; DG9LK4; EB5GH4; EC9JY4; EF4DJ4; FD8MP4; FH8JA4; DG9L64; DJ5E34; DK3E34; EJ7AP4; DK3FE4; EJ7A34; ES2G64; ES2HA4; FH8JX4; ES2HY4; EX5L44; C3JHN4; EX5MS4; C3JHS4; E2SD44; C3JHF4; C4GA54; C4GBT4; C4GCC4; C52F14; C52F74; C52GL4; C52GV4; C67N14; C98BF4; TBACC; TBACZ; FJ4E74; TBCOJ; & Manufactured with 17-4 Stainless Steel- Etched Lot #s- H0797; H0100; H0199; H0200; H0298; H0301; H0396; H0399; H0401; H0495; H0499; H0530; H0596; H0598; H0600; H0601; H0696; H0699; H0796; H0797; H0800; H0899; H0900; H0997; H0998; H1095; H1097; H1195; H1198; H1297; H1298; H1299

Distribution:

Nationwide distribution

Official Source

Always verify recall information with the official FDA source:

View on FDA.gov

FDA Recall Number: Z-0111-2016

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