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Recall Observatory FDA recall evidence

Device product

PROFEMUR(R) R RASP HANDLE, REF PPW38078, 1 EACH, NON-STERILE, MicroPort Orthopedics, Arlington, TN Instruments support the implantation of implants. Broach handles mate to the broach to allow for preparation of the femoral canal for the stem component to be implanted. This

Z-0943-2017

November 17, 2016

Class II

Product summary

Firm
MicroPort Orthopedics Inc.
Event
Event 75888
Status
Terminated
Classification
Class II
Quantity
20 units
Official record key
device-enforcement:Z-0943-2017

Official wording

Reason: The recall is being initiated because all broach handles in the affected lot had the same non-conformity with the connection feature. The broach handles may have machining issues that do not allow the handle to properly mate with an associated broach.

Code information: Lot Number US100122

Distribution pattern: Worldwide Distribution to Spain, China, and Italy

Derived failure modes

  • Unknown

    reason.no_named_rule · v1.0.0

    The recall is being initiated because all broach handles in the affected lot had the same non-conformity with the connection feature. The broach handles may have machining issues that do not allow the handle to properly mate with an associated broach.