Recall record at a glance
| Official record | Z-2703-2016 |
|---|---|
| Category | Medical Device Recalls |
| Classification | Class I |
| FDA record status | Terminated |
| Recalling firm | MicroPort Orthopedics Inc. |
| Report date | Sep 14, 2016 |
| Recall initiation date | Jun 21, 2016 |
| Quantity | 38 units |
| Location | Arlington, TN, United States |
Official product description
ADVANCE(R) II MODULAR TIBIAL BASE W/SCREWHOLES, Knee Tibial Base, REF KTTIHA60, SIZE 6 STD; SURFACE POROUS, HA COATED; FIT CEMENTLESS; USE W/ SIZE 6 FEMUR & SIZE 6 TIBIAL INSERT; CONTENTS, 1 EACH, STERILE R, Rx ONLY, MicroPort Knee Systems Total Knee Systems MicroPort Total Knee Systems are indicated for use in knee arthroplasty in skeletally mature patients with the following conditions: 1) noninflammatory degenerative joint disease including osteoarthritis, traumatic arthritis, or avascular necrosis; 2) inflammatory degenerative joint disease including rheumatoid arthritis; 3) correction of functional deformity; 4) revision procedures where other treatments or devices have failed; and treatment of fractures that are unmanageable using other techniques.
Why the product was recalled
ADVANCE(R) HA Coated tibial bases are being recalled due to a higher than expected revision rate as a result of component loosening.
Distribution information
Worldwide Distribution only to Australia, Austria, France, Italy, Spain, and United Kingdom
How to read the classification
FDA Class I indicates a situation in which there is a reasonable probability that use of or exposure to the product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death. The classification shown here comes directly from the FDA enforcement record.
Additional record details
Recall type: Voluntary: Firm initiated. Initial notification: E-Mail.
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