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ConForMIS iDuo Bicompartmental Knee Replacement System… recallZ-0142-2016 · ConforMIS, Inc. · initiated Aug 31, 2015

Class II Terminated All recalls posted in October 2015

Is my device affected?

  1. Compare the model, catalog and lot or serial numbers on your device or its packaging with the code information below. A recall usually covers only specific models or lots.
  2. If yours is listed, follow the instructions from ConforMIS, Inc. or your healthcare provider. The company's action is summarized under what the company is doing.
  3. Do not stop using a prescribed or implanted device on your own — talk to your healthcare provider first.

Where to find your model and lot numbers · What recall classes and statuses mean

Why it was recalled

May contain small amounts of ethylene glycol residue

FDA root cause category: Process design

What the company is doing

ConForMIS issued a Press on August 31, 2015 to the general public The sales force was notified through email. The sales personnel for affected accounts that had upcoming surgeries scheduled were asked to confirm that the affected surgeries were cancelled and that the devices were not used in surgery (Formal notification letters will be distributed to the affected accounts by Tuesday, September 8, 2015. The user required to confirm their understanding of the recall and to return any unused product to ConforMIS. Distribution of the letters conducted in two phases as described below: Phase 1-Surgeons with product for which the surgery has not yet been completed Phase 2-Surgeons for whom product was confirmed to have been consumed/implanted. An updated Surgeon letter dated September 8, 2015 issued includes additional information for devices that have been used in surgery. Contact your local ConforMIS representative or Amita Shah, at 17813459164.

Recall details

Recall number
Z-0142-2016
Recall class
Class II
Status
Terminated
Initiated by the company
Aug 31, 2015
Posted by the FDA
Oct 21, 2015
Recalling firm
ConforMIS, Inc.
Product code
NPJ
FDA submissions
K093513, K133256
Distribution
Distributed Nationwide and in Germany, Switzerland, and UK.

Product description

ConForMIS iDuo Bicompartmental Knee Replacement System iDUO G2, Left Lateral Catalog Number: M57230600230

Code information (models, lots, serial numbers)

Serial Numbers:  0351869

Other devices under the same FDA submission

1 device cleared under K093513, K133256 — the recall does not name any of them by identifier. One submission often covers many models, so they may or may not be affected.

Other products in the same recall event

The FDA groups related products into one recall event (event 72108).

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