Short tibial bearing MK4 - Std, STM, Catalog No. SMMLTB02. Knee prosthesis component.

Class I - Dangerous

What Should You Do?

  1. Check if you have this product:
    Lot number B24694 (no UDI)
  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:
Howmedica Osteonics Corp.
Reason for Recall:
A MK4 Tibial Bearing was supplied with the intention to mate with the Tibial Metal Casing in-situ. However, the device in-situ was a MK3 Tibial Metal Casing. The supplied MK4 tibial bearing was not exchangeable for the MK3 tibial bearing. The surgeon needed to complete the surgery by re-assembling and re-inserting the extracted MK3 tibial bearing.
Classification:
Class I - Dangerous

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

Status:
ongoing

Product Information

Full Description:

Short tibial bearing MK4 - Std, STM, Catalog No. SMMLTB02. Knee prosthesis component.

Product Codes/Lot Numbers:

Lot number B24694 (no UDI)

Official Source

Always verify recall information with the official FDA source:

View on FDA.gov

FDA Recall Number: Z-1778-2022

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