Tibial Component Modular. orthopedic prosthesis. Model Nos: Small, W 16-2817/32 Medium, W 16-2817/35 Large, W 16-2817/37
- Recall Initiated
- May 24, 2022
- Recall Number
- Z-1380-2022
- Quantity
- 3785
Reason for Recall
There is a risk that blind screws of the modular tibial component cannot be loosened intraoperatively. This may lead to prolongation of surgery due to an intraoperative change in procedure.
Distribution
Domestic distribution to AL, CA, FL, GA, IL, IN, KS, MI, MN, NV, NY, OH, TN, TX, WA. Foreign distribution to Algeria Argentina Australia Austria Belgium Bulgaria Canada China Colombia Denmark Ecuador Estonia Finland France Germany Great Britain Greece Hungary India Indonesia Israel Italy Latvia Libya Lithuania Mexico Netherlands Norway Pakistan Peru Philippines Poland Romania Saudi Arabia Slovakia Slovenia Spain Sudan Sweden Switzerland Thailand Turkey Ukraine United Arab Emirates Uruguy Vietnam
Lot / Code Info
UDI-DI: 04026575370870 Small, W; 04026575370887 Medium, W; 04026575370894 Large, W; Serial/Lot Numbers: 210308/0020 210308/0035 210222/0789 151116/4741
Root Cause
Nonconforming Material/Component
Action Taken
On May 24, 2022, the firm notified affected customers via Urgent Field Safety Notice email. Customers were provided a modified surgical technique providing information for the cementing technique for Tilastan proximal spacers to minimize the risk. No product return is required.