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Class II Recall

Endo Model Modular Femur and Tibia, PorEx. orthopedic prosthesis. Model Nos.: X-Small, Right 15-3815/11,

Waldemar Link GmbH & Co. KG (Mfg Site)

Summary

The FDA issued a Class II for Endo Model Modular Femur and Tibia, PorEx. orthopedic prosthesis. Model Nos.: by Waldemar Link GmbH & Co. KG (Mfg Site). Reason: There is a risk that blind screws of the modular tibial component cannot be loosened intraoperatively. This may lead to prolongation of surgery due to.

Details

Source

Device Recall

External ID

Z-1378-2022

Action Date

2022-07-20

Status

Ongoing

Category

device

Product Description

Endo Model Modular Femur and Tibia, PorEx. orthopedic prosthesis. Model Nos.: X-Small, Right 15-3815/11, Small, Right 15-3816/11, Small, Left 15-3816/12, Medium, Right 15-3817/11, Medium, Left 15-3817/12, Large, Right 15-3818/11.

Lot/Code Info: UDI-DI 04026575034727 X-Small, Right; 04026575034741 Small, Right; 04026575034758 Small, Left; 04026575164042 Medium, Right; 04026575164059 Medium, Left; 04026575164028 Large, Right; Serial/Lot Numbers: 200818/1709 200818/1720 201013/0291 200513/2160 200818/1732 200623/4154 200812/1511 210302/2440

Quantity Affected: 3785

Reason for Recall

There is a risk that blind screws of the modular tibial component cannot be loosened intraoperatively. This may lead to prolongation of surgery due to an intraoperative change in procedure.

Distribution

Domestic distribution to AL, CA, FL, GA, IL, IN, KS, MI, MN, NV, NY, OH, TN, TX, WA. Foreign distribution to Algeria Argentina Australia Austria Belgium Bulgaria Canada China Colombia Denmark Ecuador Estonia Finland France Germany Great Britain Greece Hungary India Indonesia Israel Italy Latvia Libya Lithuania Mexico Netherlands Norway Pakistan Peru Philippines Poland Romania Saudi Arabia Slovakia Slovenia Spain Sudan Sweden Switzerland Thailand Turkey Ukraine United Arab Emirates Uruguy Vietnam

Type: Voluntary: Firm initiated

Recall Initiated: 2022-05-24

Context & Analysis

This is a Class II recall. Class II recalls indicate that use of or exposure to the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences, or that the probability of serious consequences is remote.

This was one of 143 device recalls issued in the same week, part of 403 device-related FDA actions this month.

Waldemar Link GmbH & Co. KG (Mfg Site) has 61 FDA actions in our database, including 61 recalls.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a Class II recall?

A Class II recall means the product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or the probability of serious adverse consequences is remote. Consumers should discontinue use.

What should I do if I have this product?

Stop using the product. Check the product against the specific lot numbers or identifiers listed in the recall. Contact the manufacturer (Waldemar Link GmbH & Co. KG (Mfg Site)) or your retailer for a refund or replacement. If you experienced adverse effects, report them to the FDA via MedWatch.

How often does Waldemar Link GmbH & Co. KG (Mfg Site) have FDA actions?

Waldemar Link GmbH & Co. KG (Mfg Site) has 61 FDA actions in our database, including 61 recalls and 0 device clearances.

Where can I find the official FDA record?

The official record is available on FDA.gov. Search for "Z-1378-2022" on FDA.gov for the full record. You can also use the openFDA API to query this record programmatically.

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