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Foundation Knee System Instrumentation, Tibial Broach Assembly. Used in conjunction with the Tibial Sizing Template and

FDA device recall Z-2734-2011 · posted 2011-07-05 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
Encore Medical, Lp
Reason for recall
Strike plate may dislodge from the broach stem handle during impaction of the device.
Action taken
Encore Medical, Lp (d.b.a. DJO Global) sent out a "Urgent Field Safety Notice" dated April 20, 2011 to all affected customers. The firm also e-mailed the consignees as well. The letter described the product, affected lots, reason for recall and provided recommendations including; asking customers contact firm for a replacement, provided a "Field Safety Response Form" to fill out and return. The firm also e-mailed the consignees as well. For additional information please contact the Director of Commercial Logistics at (512) 834-6330 or the International Customer Service at 512 834-6275.
Root cause
Process control
Status
Terminated
Product code
HTQ
Quantity affected
15 units
Distribution
Louisiana and Arkansas and the countries of Germany, Italy, United Kingdom and Japan.
Date initiated
2011-04-21
Date posted
2011-07-05
Date terminated
2012-04-06
Location
Austin, TX

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