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LinkSymphoKnee 880-217/12Recalls & reported problems

WALDEMAR LINK GmbH & Co. KG · Articulating Surfaces, PS · Class 2 · Implant

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Data updated Oct 16, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy

Adverse event reports
2
Deaths reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Recalls naming it
0

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 2 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 04026575253296), received between Jun 1, 2023 and Jun 1, 2023 — classified as 2 malfunctions.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Positioning Failure” (2 reports).

11 other recalls cover devices cleared under the same FDA submission (K202924); they may or may not involve this specific model.

Reports come from manufacturers, hospitals and patients and are not verified by the FDA. A report does not prove the device caused the event, and counts can't be used to compare devices or estimate failure rates. What reports can and can't tell you · How this data works · Data updated Oct 16, 2026.

Most reported problems

Device problems

  • Positioning Failure2

Patient problems

  • No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions2

Recent adverse event reports

The 2 most recent of 2 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

  • MalfunctionJun 1, 2023Positioning Failure; Positioning Failure

    "POLYS SEEM NOT TO ASSOCIATE WITH TIBIAL BASE. SURGEON TRIED 3 DIFFERENT SPACERS. SURGEON TRIED A 4TH ONE SIZE SMALLER IN THICKNESS AND IT SEEMED TO ASSOCIATE NORMALLY. DID NOT DELAY SURGERY OR PUT PATIENT IN ANY HARM. SURGERY PROCEEDED AS PLANNED." [CUSTOMER].

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 17040381 ↗
  • MalfunctionJun 1, 2023Positioning Failure; Positioning Failure

    LB RECEIVED AND COMPLAINT SAMPLE AND INFORMATION ON (B)(6) 2022, FROM (B)(6), REGARDING A PS POLY INSERT THAT "WOULD NOT ENGAGE TO TIBIAL TRAY. POLY WAS NOT USED, WE OPENED ANOTHER POLY INSERT THAT WORKED FINE WITH TIBIAL BASE PLATE". [CUSTOMER]

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 17040179 ↗

Recalls under the same FDA submission

These recalls involve devices cleared under K202924. One submission often covers many models, so check the product and lot details in each record.

  • Z-2541-2025 · Jul 31, 2025 · Open, Classified
    LinkSymphoKnee System, Tibial Component, Modular, Symmetric, Sz. 5, CoCrMo/TiNbN, cemented, Fixed. REF Number: 880-100/50
  • Z-1700-2025 · Apr 3, 2025 · Open, Classified
    Posterior Femoral Augment; Item Numbers: (1) 880-310/11 (Sz. 0 - cemented sm), (2) 880-310/21 (Sz. 0 - cemented lg), (3) 880-311/11 (Sz. 1-2 - cemented sm), (4) 880-311/21 (Sz. 1-2
  • Z-1699-2025 · Apr 3, 2025 · Open, Classified
    Distal Femoral Augment; Item Numbers: (1) 880-300/11 (Sz. 0 - cemented sm), (2) 880-300/21 (Sz. 0 - cemented lg), (3) 880-301/11 (Sz. 1-2 - cemented sm), (4) 880-301/21 (Sz. 1-2 -
  • Z-1701-2025 · Apr 3, 2025 · Open, Classified
    L-Shaped Femoral Augment; Item Numbers: (1) 880-320/12 (Sz. 0 - cemented sm), (2) 880-320/22 (Sz. 0 - cemented lg), (3) 880-321/12 (Sz. 1-2 - cemented sm), (4) 880-321/22 (Sz. 1-2
  • Z-1702-2025 · Apr 3, 2025 · Open, Classified
    Tibial Augment; Item Numbers: (1) 880-331/11 (Sz. 1-2 - cemented x-sm), (2) 880-331/12 (Sz. 1-2 - cemented sm), (3) 880-331/13 (Sz. 1-2 - cemented md), (4) 880-331/21 (Sz. 1-2 - ce
  • Z-1372-2025 · Feb 14, 2025 · Open, Classified
    Modular Stem cylindrical, Tilastan, press-fit cementless, L= 80 mm, DIA = 11 mm, Product Code: 880-601/11
  • Z-1374-2025 · Feb 14, 2025 · Open, Classified
    Modular Stem cylindrical, Tilastan, press-fit cementless, L= 80 mm, DIA = 13 mm, Product Code: 880-601/13
  • Z-1373-2025 · Feb 14, 2025 · Open, Classified
    Modular Stem cylindrical, Tilastan, press-fit cementless, L= 80 mm, DIA = 12 mm, Product Code: 880-601/12
  • Z-1674-2023 · Apr 25, 2023 · Open, Classified
    LINK SymphoKnee System L-Shaped Femoral Augment, Medial-Right/Lateral-Left, Sz 5-6 Tilastan, cemented. Intended for primary and revision total knee replacement. Item Number: 880-32
  • Z-2066-2023 · Dec 23, 2022 · Open, Classified
    LinkSymphoKnee Distal Femoral Augment - Tilastan - Size 7-8, Medial-Right/Lateral Left, 5mm- Intended for primary and revision total knee replacement in skeletally mature patients.
  • Z-2067-2023 · Dec 23, 2022 · Open, Classified
    LinkSymphoKnee Distal Femoral Augment - Tilastan - Size. 7-8, Lateral-Right/Medial-Left, 5mm-Intended for primary and revision total knee replacement in skeletally mature patients.

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