RecallDepth

ADVANCE(R) II MODULAR TIBIAL BASE W/SCREWHOLES, Knee Tibial Base, REF KTTIHA51, SIZE 5+; SURFACE POROUS, HA COATED; FIT CEMENTLESS; USE W/ SIZE 5 FEMUR & SIZE 5 TIBIAL INSERT; CONTENTS, 1 EACH, STERILE R, Rx ONLY, MicroPort Knee Systems Total Knee Systems MicroPort Total Knee Systems are indicated for use in knee arthroplasty in skeletally mature patients with the following conditions: 1) noninflammatory degenerative joint disease including osteoarthritis, traumatic arthritis, or avascular necrosis; 2) inflammatory degenerative joint disease including rheumatoid arthritis; 3) correction of functional deformity; 4) revision procedures where other treatments or devices have failed; and treatment of fractures that are unmanageable using other techniques.

Company
Microport Orthopedics Inc.
Recall Initiated
June 21, 2016
Posted
September 8, 2016
Terminated
July 26, 2017
Recall Number
Z-2702-2016
Quantity
47 units
Firm Location
Arlington, TN

Reason for Recall

ADVANCE(R) HA Coated tibial bases are being recalled due to a higher than expected revision rate as a result of component loosening.

Distribution

Worldwide Distribution only to Australia, Austria, France, Italy, Spain, and United Kingdom

Lot / Code Info

all codes

Root Cause

Use error

Action Taken

MicroPort sent an Urgent Field Safety Notice dated June 22, 2016, to all affected customers. The firm requested customers complete the enclosed form and return by fax 1-901-451-6032 or by email to Postmarket@ortho.microport.com. Customers were also requested to return the affected product. Non-responding consignees will be notified after 30 days. For questions regarding this recall call 901-867-4771.

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