Recall Z-3099-2011 ยท JWH Prosthesis, Knee, Patellofemorotibial, Semi-Constrained, Cemented, Polymer/Metal/Polymer
DePuy Orthopaedics, Inc.
PFC Sigma Round Dome Patella 38 MM 3 Peg Device is indicated for use in knee replacement procedures in conjunction with femoral knee prosthesis components and polymethylmethacrylate (PMMA) bone cement.
| Date | Aug 30, 2011 (initiated Jun 28, 2011) |
| Status | Terminated |
| Reason | DePuy initiated a voluntary recall effective immediately, for one lot of P.F.C. SIGMA RD Dome Patella 3 Peg (38mm) due to packaging labels that did not correctly reflect the size of the enclosed patellar component. In the recalled lot, the packaging is labeled for a P.F.C. SIGMA 38mm 3 peg Round Dome Patella, but the product enclosed in the package is a P.F.C. SIGMA 35mm 3 peg Oval Dome Patella. |
| Root cause | Employee error |
| Action | The firm, Depuy , sent an email that included a letter entitled "URGENT INFORMATION - RECALL NOTICE" dated June 28, 2011 to DePuy Area customers ( Directors, Distributors, Office Managers, Hospital Representatives, and Doctors). The letter described the product, problem and actions to be taken. The letter also included implications of implanting the recalled device and patient communication information. The customers were instructed to immediately cease further implantation/use or distribution of the product, immediately return any recalled devices in their inventory, notify their customer o |
| Quantity | 29 |
| Distribution | Nationwide distribution: CA, MI, NJ and WI. |
| FDA record | Open on fda.gov |
510(k) clearances named in this recall
| K884796 | P.F.C.(TM) MODULAR KNEE SYSTEM Johnson & Johnson Professionals, Inc., Mar 29, 1989 |