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Size 6 right Foundation Total Knee System (Catalog #324-01-106) knee joint replacement.

FDA device recall Z-0331-06 · posted 2005-12-29 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
Encore Medical, Lp
Reason for recall
The product is mislabeled in that Size 6 right Foundation may contain size 8 right 3D knee non-porous baseplates and vice versa. Device is intended to aid surgeon in relieving knee pain and restoring knee joint function.
Action taken
Firm initiated recall on 11/03/05 via letter to all consignees.
Root cause
Other
Status
Terminated
Product code
JWH
Quantity affected
16 units.
Distribution
Device distributed to direct accounts in AZ, CA, FL, GA, MO, NJ, OK, SC, SD and TX. Foreign consignies located in Freiburg and Langelsheim, Germany.
Date initiated
2005-11-03
Date posted
2005-12-29
Date terminated
2008-04-04
Location
Austin, TX

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