ClearanceBrief
Recall Z-1069-03 ยท JWH Prosthesis, Knee, Patellofemorotibial, Semi-Constrained, Cemented, Polymer/Metal/Polymer

Encore Medical, LP

Foundation Knee System, non-porous Femur Size 8, Right

DateJul 30, 2003 (initiated Apr 24, 2003)
StatusTerminated
ReasonProduct container was labeled incorrectly indicating left femur instead of right.
Root causeOther
ActionThe firm recalled non-implanted devices. The firm initiated the recall on 04/23/2003 via phone to sales representatives and foreign distributors.
Quantity14 unimplanted units
DistributionPA, TX, MA, FL, NV, AZ, and France and Saudi Arabia
FDA recordOpen on fda.gov

510(k) clearances named in this recall

K923277FOUNDATION KNEE SYSTEM
Encore Orthopedics, Inc., Feb 9, 1993