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Recall Observatory FDA recall evidence

Device product

JTS External Drive Unit JTS Distal Femoral Extendible Implant Femur is intended for the replacement of diseased or deficient bone in the distal femur.

Z-3104-2017

July 04, 2017

Class II

Product summary

Firm
Stanmore Implants Worldwide Ltd.
Event
Event 77753
Status
Terminated
Classification
Class II
Quantity
15 units
Official record key
device-enforcement:Z-3104-2017

Official wording

Reason: Three (3) complaints were identified in which the potential for utilization of the JTS Grower Drive in the incorrect orientation in relation to the limb entry point of the device, together with the potential to select incorrect settings for the extension procedure. As a result, the prostheses in such cases failed to extend as intended.

Code information: Product Code MLE3; Serial No. 907-103, 907-104, 907-119, 907-123, 907-125, 907-126, 907-127, 907-028, 907-237, 907-240, 907-500, 907-501, 907-502, 907-503, 907-504.

Distribution pattern: US Distribution to the states of : CA, FL, GA, KS, MI, NJ, OH, PA, SC, and TX.

Derived failure modes

  • Unknown

    reason.no_named_rule · v1.0.0

    Three (3) complaints were identified in which the potential for utilization of the JTS Grower Drive in the incorrect orientation in relation to the limb entry point of the device, together with the potential to select incorrect settings for the extension procedure. As a result, the prostheses in such cases failed to extend as intended.