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VKS Knee System; VKS Distal Femoral Resection Guide, Model Number 1214122, Revisions A and B. (Re-usable surgical instru

FDA device recall Z-0397-06 · posted 2006-01-18 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
Plus Orthopedics USA
Reason for recall
The adjustment knob tower on one device was found to have broken off from the body of the instrument. This did not happend during a surgery and is believed to have been caused by the instrument being dropped or otherwise mishandled during hospital processing. A manufacturer evaluation of the device determined that the laser weld attaching the knob to the body was not to specification.
Action taken
The adjustment know tower on one device was found t have broken off from the body of the instrument. This did not happend during a surgery, and is belived tohave been caused by the instrument being dropped or otherwise mishandled during hospital processing. A manufacturer evaluation of the device determined that the laser weld attaching the knob to the body was not to specification.
Root cause
Other
Status
Terminated
Product code
JWH
Quantity affected
14
Distribution
Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, New York, Oklahoma, Texas, Utah, Wisconsin
Date initiated
2005-12-02
Date posted
2006-01-18
Date terminated
2007-01-29
Location
San Diego, CA

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