—#101933

Product

PFC Sigma Round Dome Patella 38 MM 3 Peg Device is indicated for use in knee replacement procedures in conjunction with femoral knee prosthesis components and polymethylmethacrylate (PMMA) bone cement.

FDA product code: JWH — Prosthesis, Knee, Patellofemorotibial, Semi-Constrained, Cemented, Polymer/Metal/Polymer
Device class: Class 2
Medical specialty: Orthopedic
510(k) numbers: K884796
Affected lot / code info: Product code 960112, Lot number 3292209

Why it was recalled

DePuy initiated a voluntary recall effective immediately, for one lot of P.F.C. SIGMA RD Dome Patella 3 Peg (38mm) due to packaging labels that did not correctly reflect the size of the enclosed patellar component. In the recalled lot, the packaging is labeled for a P.F.C. SIGMA 38mm 3 peg Round Dome Patella, but the product enclosed in the package is a P.F.C. SIGMA 35mm 3 peg Oval Dome Patella.

Root cause (FDA determination)

Employee error

Action the firm took

The firm, Depuy , sent an email that included a letter entitled "URGENT INFORMATION - RECALL NOTICE" dated June 28, 2011 to DePuy Area customers ( Directors, Distributors, Office Managers, Hospital Representatives, and Doctors). The letter described the product, problem and actions to be taken. The letter also included implications of implanting the recalled device and patient communication information. The customers were instructed to immediately cease further implantation/use or distribution of the product, immediately return any recalled devices in their inventory, notify their customer of the recall and complete, sign and return the Reconciliation Form(s) via fax to DePuy at 574-372-7567 within seven business days. The letter also states that DePuy is not recommending prophylactic revision or additional follow up in the absence of symptoms. Additionally, DePuy recommends that surgeons continue to follow patients as per their standard care. Questions regarding the recall may be directed to the following DePuy representatives--questions about recall information call the Manager of Customer Quality at 574-372-7333; Salesforce questions, call the Group Product Director, 574-372-5046 or Associate Product Director at 574-372-7154 and for Clinical/Surgeon questions, contact DePuy's Scientific Information Office at 1-888-554-2482.

Recalling firm

Firm: DePuy Orthopaedics, Inc.
Address: 700 Orthopaedic Dr, Warsaw, Indiana 46582-3994

Distribution

Distribution pattern: Nationwide distribution: CA, MI, NJ and WI.

Timeline

Recall initiated: 2011-06-28
Posted by FDA: 2011-08-30
Terminated: 2013-08-28
Status: —

Source: openFDA Device Recall endpoint. Recall record ID #101933. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.