An Engineering Analysis has determined the Solution Calcar Stem has the potential to result in impingement with a variety of heads. This impingement may not allow the stem and head to lock as intended. The amount of possible impingement varies depending on the femoral head. Worst case condition: Calcar stem with -2mm offset articuleze maximum of 0.937mm radial impingement. It is evident that a
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All lots of the Persona Cemented Tibial Drill, 5 Degree Cemented Stemmed Natural Tibia implants, and associated tools including the Tibial Drill Guide, Broach, and Sizing Plate are being removed and replaced with enhanced products and instruments to reduce risks of tibial perforation which could result in tibial bone fracture due to the stress riser created by a perforation; tibial plate loosening
All lots of the Persona Cemented Tibial Drill, 5 Degree Cemented Stemmed Natural Tibia implants, and associated tools including the Tibial Drill Guide, Broach, and Sizing Plate are being removed and replaced with enhanced products and instruments to reduce risks of tibial perforation which could result in tibial bone fracture due to the stress riser created by a perforation; tibial plate loosening
Quasar Bio-Tech is recalling their Baby Quasar, Baby Quasar Pink, Quasar Power Pack, and Quasar MD because the device is unapproved.
Medtronic notified Healthcare Professionals of the impact of unapproved drugs on the performance of the SynchroMed infusion pump system. Use of unapproved drugs with SynchroMed pumps can result in an increased risk of permanent motor stall and cessation of drug infusion. UPDATE 2/1/2016: Medtronic received approval to incorporate enhancements to the SynchroMed II pump which decreases the potential for internal electrical shorting and motor corrosion, and is retrieving any unused pumps.
Quasar Bio-Tech is recalling their Baby Quasar, Baby Quasar Pink, Quasar Power Pack, and Quasar MD because the device is unapproved.
Medtronic notified Healthcare Professionals of the impact of unapproved drugs on the performance of the SynchroMed infusion pump system. Use of unapproved drugs with SynchroMed pumps can result in an increased risk of permanent motor stall and cessation of drug infusion. UPDATE 2/1/2016: Medtronic received approval to incorporate enhancements to the SynchroMed II pump which decreases the potential for internal electrical shorting and motor corrosion, and is retrieving any unused pumps.
Offset Bushings associated with the lots identified were mismarked: the rotational reference numbers on the Tibial Offset Bushing were marked counterclockwise instead of clockwise; the Femoral Offset Bushing did not include rotational markings.
Offset Bushings associated with the lots identified were mismarked: the rotational reference numbers on the Tibial Offset Bushing were marked counterclockwise instead of clockwise; the Femoral Offset Bushing did not include rotational markings.
The items in this lot are missing the ion implantation feature. The surface of the head may be softer and more prone to scratching, which in tum could potentially cause higher wear of the poly bearing. Increased wear could potentially lead to a shorter implant life.
Custom Procedural trays contain Stryker Hytrel Togas which are being recalled because the clear tape that is intended to aid in the prevention of patient's fluids from contacting the surgeon/surgical staff through the sleeve seam of the toga, was not applied during the manufacturing process.
Biomet has initiated this action following an investigation which identified that the thin shaft reamer may get stuck and not slide into the sleeve.
Biomet has initiated this action following an investigation which identified that the thin shaft reamer may get stuck and not slide into the sleeve.
Zimmer is initiating a lot specific recall of the NexGenΒΏ Stemmed Nonaugmentable Tibial Component due to the devices being processed through a manufacturing cleaning operation that was operating outside of the validated parameters. As a result, the devices may contain residual particulate from the manufacturing process. Risks include: Allergic reaction due to the foreign material or late onset
It was reported that the surgeon noticed that the Echo 11mm hip stem had an etching indicating it was 13mm stem.
In house testing confirmed that CK-MS and Insulin claimed in both Omni IMMUNE and Omni IMMUNE PRO products are displaying reduced stability.
Surgical technique instructions for the Versys and Slotted Provisional Femoral Heads have been enhanced to inform users that the head may become difficult to visually locate if it becomes displaced deep or medial to the iliopsoas tendon and provide non-invasive imaging methods that can be used to locate the head. To reduce incidence of sub-optimal fit between provisional femoral heads and the mat
Surgical technique instructions for the Versys and Slotted Provisional Femoral Heads have been enhanced to inform users that the head may become difficult to visually locate if it becomes displaced deep or medial to the iliopsoas tendon and provide non-invasive imaging methods that can be used to locate the head. To reduce incidence of sub-optimal fit between provisional femoral heads and the mat
Surgical technique instructions for the Versys and Slotted Provisional Femoral Heads have been enhanced to inform users that the head may become difficult to visually locate if it becomes displaced deep or medial to the iliopsoas tendon and provide non-invasive imaging methods that can be used to locate the head. To reduce incidence of sub-optimal fit between provisional femoral heads and the mat
Biomet 3i recalled Full OSSEOTITE 2 Tapered Certain Implant and Full OSSEOTITE Parallel Walled Certain Implant due to a manufacturing condition where the depth of the implant's internal hex is too shallow. This condition may prevent the driver or abutment from fully engaging in the implant.