Recall record at a glance
| Official record | Z-2065-2015 |
|---|---|
| Category | Medical Device Recalls |
| Classification | Class II |
| FDA record status | Terminated |
| Recalling firm | Biomet, Inc. |
| Report date | Jul 22, 2015 |
| Recall initiation date | Jun 3, 2015 |
| Quantity | 18 |
| Location | Warsaw, IN, United States |
Official product description
Oxford Femoral Drill Guide Lateral IM Adapter Product Usage: Drill guide. The Oxford Fixed Bearing Knee is a Partial knee replacement system consisting of a femoral component and a fixed bearing tibial component for use in the lateral compartment of the knee. Partial replacement of the articulating surfaces of the knee when only one side of the knee joint is affected due to the compartmental primary degenerative or post-traumatic degenerative disease, previous tibial condyle or plateau fractures, deformity or revision of previous partial arthroplasty in the affected compartment. The Oxford Fixed Lateral bearings are indicated for use in the lateral compartment and intended to be implemented with bone cement.
Why the product was recalled
Oxford Femoral Drill Guide Lateral IM Adapter may have an undersized diameter that can cause an interference with PN: 32-422822, Oxford Microplasty IM Link.
Distribution information
Worldwide Distribution - US Nationwide in the states of NC, IN, PA, OH and the country of the Netherlands.
How to read the classification
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Additional record details
Recall type: Voluntary: Firm initiated. Initial notification: Letter.
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