—#129656

Product

RECLAIM Distal Reamer Extension Non Sterile REF 2975-00-500 Intended as an attachment device to the distal reamers to allow the surgeon to clear soft tissue while reaming the distal femoral canal.

FDA product code: LXH — Orthopedic Manual Surgical Instrument
Device class: Class 1
Medical specialty: Orthopedic
Affected lot / code info: J0111, J0211, J0411, J0611, J0911, J1211, NB12649, NB12650, NB12651, NB12652, NB12653, NB12654, NB12655, NB12656, NB23480, NB23481, NB3584, NB3586, NB3587, NB3588, NB3590, NB3591, NB5955, NB7894, NB8016, NB8017, NB8018, NB8019, NB8020, NB8021, NB8022, NB8023, 578910, 578913, R578910, R578912, R578913, 582631, and 592125.

Why it was recalled

Specific lots are being recalled due to the potential for the tabs to break, leaving fragments in the patient.

Root cause (FDA determination)

Device Design

Action the firm took

On February 25, 2013, DePuy Orthopaedics, Inc. issued a device correction for the specific lots of the RECLAIM Distal Reamer Extension impacted by this recall. The letter stated the reason for the recall and swap out. A subsequent letter outlined a formal swap-out process of the affected reamer extensions as part of the device correction strategy. Newly designed devices are now available. Questions about device swap-out information may be directed to Kim Earle, Recall Coordinator, 574-371-4917; and Surgeon questions may be directed to 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: Worldwide Distribution -- USA, including the states of ME, MD, PA, MA, FL, LA, IL, IA, OH, MN, TX, MT, WA, CA, HI, NV, AZ, KY, WI, CO, GA, MI, NC, VA, NY, TN, and IN; and, the countries of Canada, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, United Kingdom, France, Germany, Ireland, Israel, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, Slovenia, South Africa, Switzerland, and Chile.

Timeline

Recall initiated: 2014-09-03
Posted by FDA: 2014-10-08
Terminated: 2015-11-09
Status: —

Source: openFDA Device Recall endpoint. Recall record ID #129656. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.