FDA Device Recalls

Recalls /

#39813

Product

Depuy P.F.C. E Knee System, stabilized plus tibial insert; polyethylene tibial insert, Sz 3, 20 mm; Ref 96-2734.

FDA product code
NJLProsthesis, Knee, Patellofemorotibial, Semi-Constrained, Metal/Polymer, Mobile Bearing
Device class
Class 3
Medical specialty
Unknown
PMA numbers
P830055S084
Affected lot / code info
Lots 86306A and 86550A.

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 #39813. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.