ClearanceBrief
Recall Z-1624-2009 ยท HSX Prosthesis, Knee, Femorotibial, Non-Constrained, Cemented, Metal/Polymer

Conformis Inc

ConforMIS iUni ( Unicondylar Knee System iUni Right Lateral Implant Kit Product Code: M57220600040. For cemented use only. System consists of femoral and tibial components. The femoral component is CoCrMo personalized on its sub-chondral and articular surfaces to match patient's anatomy. For use in one compartment of the osteoarthritic knee to replace the damaged area of the articular surface

DateJul 15, 2009 (initiated Apr 23, 2009)
StatusTerminated
ReasonMicroscopic cracks potential for pre-mature revisions in patients implanted with the system.
Root causeProcess control
ActionConforMIS contacted accounts and presented the surgeon with the customer communication letter dated April 23, 2009, customized for the surgeon by serial number and patient identification. Product not yet implanted will be recovered. A patient evaluation and monitoring protocol will be recommended for potentially affected product already implanted. Contact ConforMIS for further questions at 1-781-345-9164.
Quantity1 unit
DistributionWorldwide Distribution - US including states of CA, LA, MI and TX and Germany.
FDA recordOpen on fda.gov

510(k) clearances named in this recall

K043570UNICONDYLAR KNEE REPAIR SYSTEM / CONFORMIS UCD
Conformis, Inc., Mar 14, 2005
K063432CONFORMIS METAL BACKED TIBIAL COMPONENT(MBT)
Conformis, Inc., Mar 16, 2007
K072368CONFORMIS METAL BACKED TIBIAL COMPONENT
Conformis, Inc., Sep 20, 2007