—#108648

Product

Integra Advansys Medial Lisfranc Plate (MLP), Integra, 311 Enterprise Drive, Plainsboro, NJ 08536 The Advansys plates are intended for bone fixation such as: Arthrodesis of the 1st metatarsocuneiform joint to reposition and stabilize a metatarsus primus varus, Lisfranc arthrodesis, Mono or bi-cortical osteotomies or fractures near the 1st metatarsocuneiform joint.

FDA product code: HRS — Plate, Fixation, Bone
Device class: Class 2
Medical specialty: Orthopedic
510(k) numbers: K070241
Affected lot / code info: Model #181041S, Batch #s EKU8, EN2D, EN2B, EMOK & EN2B; Model #181051S, Batch #s EJQY, FOSU, ECEB & E179; Model #181041, Batch #s EB1E, EBKY, ECE9, EHA7, E647, E8NP, E8P7, E8ML, E8N5, E8PV, E8N5 & E5GV; Model #181042, Batch #s E648, EB1F, E8MM, E8NQ, E8PW, E5GW, E8N6, E8P8, E5GY, E8PW & EBKZ; Model #181052, Batch #s E5GY, E64A, E8PY, E5GW, E8PA, E8NS, E8N8, E8MP & EB1H; Model #181051, Batch #s E649, E5GX, E8MN, E8N7, E8P9, E8NR, E8PX, ECEB, EJ79, EB1G, EBLO & ECEB; Model #181052S, Batch #s E8PY, EB1H, EB14 & E8MP; Model #181042S, Batch #s E8MM, EB1F & EBKZ.

Why it was recalled

Incorrect technique applied may cause potential rupture of the tibialis anterior tendon during surgery.

Root cause (FDA determination)

Labeling design

Action the firm took

INTEGRA sent an Urgent Medical Device Correction Notice dated February 10, 2012, to all affected customers. The letter identified the product, the problem, and the action to be taken by the customer. Customers were asked to identify members of surgical team that ues the affected product and make them aware of the Medical Device Correction Notice. Customers were asked to sign and return the enclosed Medical Device Correction Notice Acknowledgement and Return Form and to maintain a copy of the notification and signed copy of the acknowledgment form for their records. For any questions regarding this recall call 609-936-6832..

Recalling firm

Firm: Integra LifeSciences Corp.
Address: 311 Enterprise Dr, Plainsboro, New Jersey 08536-3344

Distribution

Distribution pattern: Worldwide Distribution - USA including AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, FL, GA, IA, ID, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, MI, MN, MO, NC, NE, NH, NM, NJ, NY, NV, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA & WI and internationally to Belgium; Danemark; France; Germany; Isra¿l; Italy; Lebanon; Luxemburg; Netherlands; Norway; Portugal; Saudi Arabia; Spain; Switzerland; Turkey & United Kingdom.

Timeline

Recall initiated: 2012-02-09
Posted by FDA: 2012-08-01
Terminated: 2013-02-19
Status: —

Source: openFDA Device Recall endpoint. Recall record ID #108648. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.