LPS Diaphyseal Sleeves Product Usage: The LPS Diaphyseal Sleeves are used with the LPS System which is an end-stage revi

FDA device recall Z-0831-2013 · posted 2013-02-15 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm

DePuy Orthopaedics, Inc.

Reason for recall

DePuy Orthopaedics is initiating a voluntary recall of the LPS Diaphyseal sleeve because the product has the potential for fracture at the taper junction. The LPS Diaphyseal Sleeve to Diaphyseal Sleeve Base taper connection may not be sufficient to accommodate potential physiologic loads that may be transferred to the junction during normal gait activities by some patients.

Action taken

DePuy Othopaedics sent an Urgent Information Medical Device Recall Notice letter dated January 4, 2013 to all affected customers. The letter identified the affected products, reason for recall, clinical implications and actions to be taken. The letter instructed customers to check inventory, discontinue use, cease further distribution and return all inventory on hand for credit. Customers were requested to complete and return the Reconciliation Form. For product-related questions contact your local DePuy Othopaedics Sales Representative, clinical questions contact DePuy's Scientific Information Office at 1-888-554-2482 and recall notice information call 574-372-7333.

Root cause

Device Design

Status

Terminated

Product code

MBH

Quantity affected

162 total units (US) and 102 units total (OUS)

Distribution

Worldwide Distribution - US Nationwide in the states of AL, AZ, CA, CO, FL, GA, ID, IL, MA, MD, MI, MN, NC, NM, NV, NY, OH, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX, VA, WA, WI, and WV and the countries of Holland, Austral

Date initiated

2013-01-04

Date posted

2013-02-15

Date terminated

2014-05-20

Location

Warsaw, IN

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