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Offset Femoral Alignment Guide 4mm x 6; Product Code: KS 67024 Product Usage: The instrumentation has been designed to f

FDA device recall Z-2455-2015 · posted 2015-08-24 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
Omnilife Science Inc.
Reason for recall
The markings on both versions of the OFFSET FEMORAL ALIGNMENT GUIDES are incorrect. Specifically, the markings on the alignment guides are reversed from the intended position that should provide proper alignment for the offset revision stems when used with the femur.
Action taken
Omni sent an Urgent Medical Device -Field Safety Notice letters to their customers. The letter identifed the affected product, problem and actions to be taken. Customers were instructed to Return the attached Acknowledgement and Receipt Form by FAX to 508-819-3390.
Root cause
Device Design
Status
Terminated
Product code
FZX
Quantity affected
15
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution - US Nationwide in the states of OK, CO, OH, MA and the countries of Spain and Australia.
Date initiated
2015-06-09
Date posted
2015-08-24
Date terminated
2015-09-28
Location
East Taunton, MA

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