Recall Z-1243-05 ยท NJL Prosthesis, Knee, Patellofemorotibial, Semi-Constrained, Metal/Polymer, Mobile Bearing
Depuy Orthopaedics, Inc.
Depuy P.F.C. E knee system, all polyethylene curved tibial component, Sz 3, 15 mm; Ref 96-0643.
| Date | Aug 12, 2005 (initiated May 26, 2005) |
| Status | Terminated |
| Reason | An incomplete seal on the inner pouch allows exposure to oxygen, which may result in oxidation and would affect long-term performance of the implant. |
| Root cause | Other |
| Quantity | 20 |
| Distribution | Nationwide, Argentina, Brazil, Canada, Caguas, Colombia, Ireland, Malaysia, Mexico, Panama, Peru, Singapore, South Africa, Sweden, Uruguay and Venezuela. |
| FDA record | Open on fda.gov |
510(k) clearances named in this recall
This recall record lists no 510(k) number.