—#143015

Product

SIGMA HP MBT Non-Keel Punch Knee Instrument. Designed to be used as an option in stabilizing the tibial trial during trial reduction.

FDA product code: LRY — Punch, Surgical
Device class: Class 1
Medical specialty: General, Plastic Surgery
Affected lot / code info: Cat. No. GTIN Lot Description 950502016 10603295227366 ABB92402 SIGMA HP MBT Cemented Punch size 1-1.5 950502017 10603295227373 ABB84491 SIGMA HP MBT Cemented Punch size SZ 2-3 950502018 10603295227380 ABB92358 SIGMA HP MBT Cemented Punch size SZ 4-7 950502020 10603295227403 ABC33125 SIGMA HP MBT Noncemented Punch size 2-3 950502020 10603295227403 ABB81733 SIGMA HP MBT Noncemented Punch size SZ 2-3 950502020 10603295227403 ABB81732 SIGMA HP MBT Noncemented Punch size SZ 2-3 950502021 10603295227410 ABB39952 SIGMA HP MBT Noncemented Punch size SZ 4-7 950502021 10603295227410 ABC33123 SIGMA HP MBT Noncemented Punch size SZ 4-7

Why it was recalled

Increased punch height, causing a 0.063 in (1.6 mm) gap between the trial and the instrument. This may cause the surgeon to select an insert that is too thin. Surgical delay may result if the punch dislodges from the inserter and needs to be removed from the joint space. Insert Dislocation or Spin Out, or Poor Joint Mechanics may result, if not noted during surgery. May require revision surgery.

Root cause (FDA determination)

Component design/selection

Action the firm took

On 1/8/2016, URGENT INFORMATION RECALL NOTICE for Specific Lots of SIGMA High Performance (HP) MBT Non-Keel Punch Knee Instrument notifications were sent to the affected distributors and Medical Professionals with instructions for identifying and returning the affected product. The recall notification included a description of the reason for the recall, affected product, consignee responsibilities, and instructions for responding to the formal recall notification. For clinical questions from surgeons, please contact DePuy Orthopaedics, Inc.s Scientific Information Office at 1-888-554-2482 (M-F; 8 a.m. 5 p.m. EDT). For questions about the device recall information provided, please contact Kim Earle, Senior Recall Coordinator, at 574-371-4917 (M-F; 8 a.m. 5 p.m. EDT).

Recalling firm

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

Distribution

Distribution pattern: Worldwide Distribution-US Nationwide, Armenia, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Egypt, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, India, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, P R China, Portugal, Poland, Russia, Singapore, Slovenia, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, South Korea, Switzerland, Thailand, Turkey, UAE, UK, and Brazil.

Timeline

Recall initiated: 2016-01-08
Posted by FDA: 2016-02-09
Terminated: 2017-03-24
Status: —

Source: openFDA Device Recall endpoint. Recall record ID #143015. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.