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EPIK KNEE SYSTEM Angled Insert Impactor LM/RL; Catalog #801-03-051 Rev. A; non-sterile; knee prosthesis instrument. Dist

FDA device recall Z-0009-2008 · posted 2007-10-10 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
Encore Medical, Lp
Reason for recall
Angled Insert Impactor may scratch Tibial Insert on the articulating surface, causing increased wear at the damaged site.
Action taken
Firm notified consignees regarding recall via letter on 08/09/07. Consignees informed that Encore customer service representatives would be contacting them to exchange recalled units with replacements.
Root cause
Device Design
Status
Terminated
Product code
HRY
Quantity affected
5 units.
Distribution
Products distributed to direct accounts in CA, FL and MD.
Date initiated
2007-08-09
Date posted
2007-10-10
Date terminated
2008-03-10
Location
Austin, TX

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UNI KNEE (K022437)Encore Medical L.P.2002-08-23
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