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DePuy P.F.C. Sigma Knee System, Non-Porous Cruciate… recallZ-1686-2009 · Depuy Orthopaedics, Inc. · initiated May 7, 2009

Terminated All recalls posted in August 2009

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 Depuy Orthopaedics, 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.

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Why it was recalled

There may be a crack on the lateral side of the condyle in the posterior chamfer region. The device is used as a Orthopedic knee implant.

FDA root cause category: Process control

What the company is doing

The firm's sales staff was notified by email on May 7, 2009, and the recall was expanded to include additional lots on May 29, 2009, instructing them to remove the affected lots from their inventory and the inventory of any consignees, to provide the consignees with a copy of the recall letter, and to return the product to the firm. Hospital consignees were notified by letter dated May 7, 2009, as well as by updated letter on May 29, 2009. A dear doctor letter dated May 29, 2009 was issued to implanting surgeons advising them of the issue. Direct questions to Depuy Customer Service by calling 1-800-366-8143.

Recall details

Recall number
Z-1686-2009
Recall class
Not yet classified by the FDA
Status
Terminated
Initiated by the company
May 7, 2009
Posted by the FDA
Aug 21, 2009
Recalling firm
Depuy Orthopaedics, Inc.
Quantity
260
Product code
JWH
FDA submissions
K943462
Distribution
Nationwide.

Product description

DePuy P.F.C. Sigma Knee System, Non-Porous Cruciate Retaining Femoral Component, 73 mm M/L 69 mm A/P, 5 left, sterile, DePuy Orthopaedics, Inc., Warsaw, IN; REF 96-0005. The device is used for total or unicompartmental knee arthroplasty and is intended to provide increased patient mobility and reduced pain by replacing the damaged knee joint articulation in patients where there is evidence of sufficient sound bone to seat and support the components.

Code information (models, lots, serial numbers)

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Lot Numbers: 2833275, 2833276, 2833277, 2833278, 2833279, 2835157, 2835908, 2835909, 2837020, 2838165, 2839666, 2839667, 2839668, 2839670, 2839671, 2839672, 2839675, 2840479, 2840480, 2841253, 2842526, 2842527, 2842528, 2842930, 2843263, 2843265, 2843267, 2843268, 2843270, 2844381, 2844383, 2844386, 2844796, 2844799, 2844800, 2845530, 2845534, 2846326, 2846330, 2846332, 2852392, 2852394, 2855015, 2855016, 2857271, 2857272, 2857881, 2857882, 2857884, 2857885, 2858572, 2858573, 2858574, 2858576, 2858577, 2859195, 2859197, 2859198, 2859199, 2859915, 2859916, 2859917, 2859920, 2860448, 2860449, 2860452, 2860455, 2860456, 2861519, 2861520, 2861699, 2862589, 2862591, 2863841, 2863843, 2864833, 2864834, 2864835, 2864837, 2864839, 2866038, 2868313, 2868314, 2869119, 2869120, 2869121, 2869122, 2869123, 2871182, 2871183, 2871835, 2871836, 2874434, 2874435, 2874436, 2876307, 2876309, 2876311, 2876314, 2881638, 2885685, 2885689, 2886278, 2886968 and 2886974.

Other devices under the same FDA submission

58 devices cleared under K943462 — the recall does not name any of them by identifier. One submission often covers many models, so they may or may not be affected.

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