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Device product

smith&nephew 5o (5 degree) GENESIS(R) II VALGUS BUSHING, REF CATALOG NUMBER 71440014 The GENESIS II Knee System Components are indicated for rheumatoid arthritis; post-traumatic arthritis, osteoarthritis, or degenerative arthritis in older patients whose age, weight, and activity levels are compatible with an adequate long-term result; failed osteotomies, unicompartmental replacement, or total knee replacement. The constrained knee systems are designed for use in patients in primary and revision surgery, where the posterior cruciate ligament and one or both of the collateral ligaments (i.e., medial collateral and/or lateral collateral ligament) are absent or incompetent.

Z-1902-2018

April 09, 2018

Class II

Product summary

Firm
Smith & Nephew, Inc.
Event
Event 79874
Status
Terminated
Classification
Class II
Quantity
18 units
Official record key
device-enforcement:Z-1902-2018

Official wording

Reason: A single lot of GENESIS II FEMORAL FIVE DEGREE VALGUS BUSHING due to a laser mark labeling error. The left valgus bushing was incorrectly laser marked as right and vice versa.

Code information: Lot number 16MM00441

Distribution pattern: US Distribution to the states of : NC, IN, CO MI, PA, NY, MA, CA, GA

Derived failure modes

  • Labeling or packaging

    reason.labeling_packaging · v1.0.0

    labeling error