—#39711

Product

Depuy P.F.C. E knee system, TC3 tibial insert; polyethylene tibial insert, Sz 5, 20.0 mm; Ref 96-0554.

FDA product code: NJL — Prosthesis, Knee, Patellofemorotibial, Semi-Constrained, Metal/Polymer, Mobile Bearing
Device class: Class 3
Medical specialty: Unknown
PMA numbers: P830055S084
Affected lot / code info: Lots 84161A, 85407A, 86390A and 86574A.

Why it was recalled

An incomplete seal on the inner pouch allows exposure to oxygen, which may result in oxidation and would affect long-term performance of the implant.

Root cause (FDA determination)

Other

Recalling firm

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

Distribution

Distribution pattern: Nationwide, Argentina, Brazil, Canada, Caguas, Colombia, Ireland, Malaysia, Mexico, Panama, Peru, Singapore, South Africa, Sweden, Uruguay and Venezuela.

Timeline

Recall initiated: 2005-05-26
Posted by FDA: 2005-08-12
Terminated: 2005-12-02
Status: —

Source: openFDA Device Recall endpoint. Recall record ID #39711. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.