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SIGMA¿ LCS¿ HIGH PERFORMANCE" MBT PUNCH NONCEMENTED Size 1-1.5 HP M.B.T. Keel Punch Knee Instrument is used to prepare the proximal tibial canal geometry to accept the final or definitive tibial tray used during total knee arthroplasty.

Class I - Dangerous
🏥 Medical Devices Recalled: November 18, 2013 DePuy Orthopaedics Implants & Prosthetics Nationwide

What Should You Do?

  1. Check if you have this product:
    Item #950502019
  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 issuing a voluntary device correction of the HP M.B.T. Keel Punch Knee Instrument because of the potential for tabs on the connection end to fracture and be left in the patient.
Classification:
Class I - Dangerous

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

Status:
terminated

Product Information

Full Description:

SIGMA¿ LCS¿ HIGH PERFORMANCE" MBT PUNCH NONCEMENTED Size 1-1.5 HP M.B.T. Keel Punch Knee Instrument is used to prepare the proximal tibial canal geometry to accept the final or definitive tibial tray used during total knee arthroplasty.

Product Codes/Lot Numbers:

Item #950502019

Official Source

Always verify recall information with the official FDA source:

View on FDA.gov

FDA Recall Number: Z-0421-2014

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