The R3 Constrained outer liner locking groove diameter is 0.030 inches oversized and may not allow the locking ring to engage into the R3 shell.
Implants & Prosthetics
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Biomet hip joint, knee joint and shoulder joint replacement components device labeling contains incorrect GTIN (Global Trade Identification Number) codes.
The Firebird Spinal Fixation System 6.5 mm x 55 mm Bone Screw, Self-Tapping is currently mislabeled at the distal tip of the bone screw showing a length measurement of 50 mm instead of 55 mm.
The product is leaking from the cap and crystallization was noted as present around the cap.
Zimmer is initiating a voluntary recall of 64 lots (752 implants total) of M/L Taper with KinectivΒΏ femoral stems and modular necks due higher than allowed cytotoxicity levels found with the product. Reasonable probability of adverse biological response and subsequent revision
The R3 Constrained outer liner locking groove diameter is 0.030 inches oversized and may not allow the locking ring to engage into the R3 shell.
The R3 Constrained outer liner locking groove diameter is 0.030 inches oversized and may not allow the locking ring to engage into the R3 shell.
PRI Femoral Impactor Block for knee prosthesis surgery. Orthopedic Manual Surgical Instrument
Zimmer
Potential for uncured adhesive between the metal threaded insert and the impactor block to leak out of the assembled part following the autoclave sterilization process. The Master Bond epoxy serves as a secondary locking mechanism to fix the metal insert to the impactor head. Foreign material has been observed on the impactor block. This has the potential for a biological response.
Needle is leaking from hub/needle cannula connection
Elastic Knee Support. A limb orthosis (brace) is a device intended for medical purposes that is worn on the upper or lower extremities to support, to correct, or to prevent deformities or to align body structures for functional improvement.
United Surgical Associates
The product does not bear the caution label regarding latex content. Potential for Allergic skin reaction
LCS COMPLETE RPS inserts, various sizes. Knee prosthesis component for orthopedic surgery.
DePuy Orthopaedics
The LCS COMPLETE RPS Knee System has higher rates of revision in Australia when the native patella is not resurfaced when compared to other unresurfaced PS implants. If the LCS COMPLETE RPS Knee System is implanted and the native patella is not resurfaced, the patient may experience patello-femoral pain, potentially requiring a secondary procedure.
LCS COMPLETE RPS Femoral Implants, various sizes and orientation. Knee prosthesis component for orthopedic surgery.
DePuy Orthopaedics
The LCS COMPLETE RPS Knee System has higher rates of revision in Australia when the native patella is not resurfaced when compared to other unresurfaced PS implants. If the LCS COMPLETE RPS Knee System is implanted and the native patella is not resurfaced, the patient may experience patello-femoral pain, potentially requiring a secondary procedure.
Medtronic is conducting a recall of a specific subset of Model 8637-20 and 8637-40 SynchroMed II implantable drug pumps because the audible alarm could cease to function.
The peel strength of the inner blister may have been below internal validated requirements. The strength of the seal is directly related to long term shelf life of the sterile barrier.
Stryker Orthopaedics Triathlon femoral component. Howmedica Osteonics Corp., A subsidiary of Stryker Corporation Made in USA Sterile. For use in total reconstructive replacement of the knee joint
Stryker Howmedica Osteonics
The peel strength of the inner blister may have been below internal validated requirements. The strength of the seal is directly related to long term shelf life of the sterile barrier.
Stryker Orthopaedics Scorpio femoral component. Howmedica Osteonics Corp., A subsidiary of Stryker Corporation Made in USA Sterile. For use in total reconstructive replacement of the knee joint.
Stryker Howmedica Osteonics
The peel strength of the inner blister may have been below internal validated requirements. The strength of the seal is directly related to long term shelf life of the sterile barrier.
Stryker received four customer complaints reporting that inside the box labeled part #6476-8-260 (Kinemax Stem Extenders, 80 mm) there was a different part #6476-8-250 (Kinemax Stem Extenders, 40 mm.
Tapered HD Upgrade Set, REF TSKHDUS, Non-Sterile, Rx Only, Product Usage Usage: Surgical instruments used in preparation for dental implant placement
BioHorizons Implant Systems
BioHorizons Tapered HD Upgrade set was packaged with an incorrect drill component manufactured of stainless steel in place of the correct component manufactured from titanium.
The affected lot is being recalled because it was packaged without the locking screw. The locking screw packaged with the augment is used to fix the augment to the femoral component. This has the potential to delay surgery
Bard Access Systems is conducting a field action due to the potential that an incorrect Maximum Flow rate label associated to the power injection IFU for the PowerLoc MAX Safety Infusion Set (SWIS) was attached to the outside of the unit pouch.