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DePuy Orthopaedics, Inc. - Pinnacle Cancellous Screw - Class 2 Recall
Pinnacle Cancellous Screw Packaging: Product is housed within a polyurethane protector; this is placed inside an uncoated Tyvek/PET peel pouch and sealed. This package is placed into a paperboard carton, labeled and shrink-wrapped. PINNACLE¿ CANCELLOUS Bone Screws are ancillary fixation devices used in total hip arthroplasties. These screws are used to secure PINNACLE ACETABULAR Shell implants to the acetabulum via screw holes designed in the shell. Intended Use: This product is indicated for use in total hip replacement procedures for patients suffering severe pain and disability due to structural damage in the hip...
Source: Medical Device Recalls - December 19, 2012 Category: Medical Equipment Source Type: alerts

Zimmer, Inc. - Persona, The Personalized Knee System - Class 2 Recall
Persona, The Personalized Knee System, Tibial Broach,, Cemented, Size C-D, Nonsterile, This device is used with the Persona Knee System for patients with severe knee pain and disability due to: Rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, traumatic arthritis, polyarthritis. o Collagen disorders, and/or avascular necrosis of the femoral condyle. o Post-traumatic loss of joint configuration, particularly when there is patellofemoral erosion, dysfunction or prior patellectomy. o Moderate valgus, varus, or flexion deformities. (Source: Medical Device Recalls)
Source: Medical Device Recalls - December 18, 2012 Category: Medical Equipment Source Type: alerts

Zimmer, Inc. - Persona, The Personalized Knee System - Class 2 Recall
Persona, The Personalized Knee System, Tibial Sizing Plate, Cemented, Nonsterile, Size H Left; Size H Right This device is used with the Persona Knee System for patients with severe knee pain and disability due to: Rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, traumatic arthritis, polyarthritis. o Collagen disorders, and/or avascular necrosis of the femoral condyle. o Post-traumatic loss of joint configuration, particularly when there is patellofemoral erosion, dysfunction or prior patellectomy. o Moderate valgus, varus, or flexion deformities (Source: Medical Device Recalls)
Source: Medical Device Recalls - December 18, 2012 Category: Medical Equipment Source Type: alerts

Zimmer, Inc. - Persona, The Personalized Knee System - Class 2 Recall
Persona, The Personalized Knee System, Tibial Sizing Plate, Cemented, Nonsterile, Size E Left; Size E Right This device is used with the Persona Knee System for patients with severe knee pain and disability due to: Rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, traumatic arthritis, polyarthritis. o Collagen disorders, and/or avascular necrosis of the femoral condyle. o Post-traumatic loss of joint configuration, particularly when there is patellofemoral erosion, dysfunction or prior patellectomy. o Moderate valgus, varus, or flexion deformities (Source: Medical Device Recalls)
Source: Medical Device Recalls - December 18, 2012 Category: Medical Equipment Source Type: alerts

Zimmer, Inc. - Persona The Personalized Knee System, Natural Tibia - Class 2 Recall
Persona The Personalized Knee System, Natural Tibia, Cemented, 5 Degree Stemmed Tivanium Sterile TIBIA SIZE H, LEFT TIBIA SIZE H RIGHT This device is indicated for patients with severe knee pain and disability due to: o Rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, traumatic arthritis, polyarthritis. o Collagen disorders, and/or avascular necrosis of the femoral condyle. o Post-traumatic loss of joint configuration, particularly when there is patellofemoral erosion, dysfunction or prior patellectomy. o Moderate valgus, varus, or flexion deformities. (Source: Medical Device Recalls)
Source: Medical Device Recalls - December 18, 2012 Category: Medical Equipment Source Type: alerts

Zimmer, Inc. - Persona The Personalized Knee System - Class 2 Recall
Persona The Personalized Knee System, Natural Tibia, Cemented, 5 Degree Stemmed Tivanium Sterile SIZE C, LEFT; SIZE C RIGHT This device is indicated for patients with severe knee pain and disability due to: o Rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, traumatic arthritis, polyarthritis. o Collagen disorders, and/or avascular necrosis of the femoral condyle. o Post-traumatic loss of joint configuration, particularly when there is patellofemoral erosion, dysfunction or prior patellectomy. o Moderate valgus, varus, or flexion deformities. (Source: Medical Device Recalls)
Source: Medical Device Recalls - December 18, 2012 Category: Medical Equipment Source Type: alerts

Zimmer, Inc. - Persona, The Personalized Knee System - Class 2 Recall
Persona, The Personalized Knee System, Tibial Sizing Plate, Cemented, Nonsterile, Size G Left; Size G Right This device is used with the Persona Knee System for patients with severe knee pain and disability due to: Rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, traumatic arthritis, polyarthritis. o Collagen disorders, and/or avascular necrosis of the femoral condyle. o Post-traumatic loss of joint configuration, particularly when there is patellofemoral erosion, dysfunction or prior patellectomy. o Moderate valgus, varus, or flexion deformities (Source: Medical Device Recalls)
Source: Medical Device Recalls - December 18, 2012 Category: Medical Equipment Source Type: alerts

Zimmer, Inc. - Persona, The Personalized Knee System - Class 2 Recall
Persona, The Personalized Knee System, Tibial Sizing Plate, Cemented, Nonsterile, Size C Left; Size C Right This device is used with the Persona Knee System for patients with severe knee pain and disability due to: Rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, traumatic arthritis, polyarthritis. o Collagen disorders, and/or avascular necrosis of the femoral condyle. o Post-traumatic loss of joint configuration, particularly when there is patellofemoral erosion, dysfunction or prior patellectomy. o Moderate valgus, varus, or flexion deformities (Source: Medical Device Recalls)
Source: Medical Device Recalls - December 18, 2012 Category: Medical Equipment Source Type: alerts

Zimmer, Inc. - Persona, The Personalized Knee System - Class 2 Recall
Persona, The Personalized Knee System, Tibial Drill Guide, Cemented, 15.7 mm Diameter, Nonsterile, Nonsterile This drill guide is used with the Persona Knee System for patients with severe knee pain and disability due to: Rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, traumatic arthritis, polyarthritis. o Collagen disorders, and/or avascular necrosis of the femoral condyle. o Post-traumatic loss of joint configuration, particularly when there is patellofemoral erosion, dysfunction or prior patellectomy. o Moderate valgus, varus, or flexion deformities (Source: Medical Device Recalls)
Source: Medical Device Recalls - December 18, 2012 Category: Medical Equipment Source Type: alerts

Zimmer, Inc. - Persona The Personalized Knee System - Class 2 Recall
Persona The Personalized Knee System, Natural Tibia, Cemented, 5 Degree Stemmed Tivanium Sterile This device is indicated for patients with severe knee pain and disability due to: o Rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, traumatic arthritis, polyarthritis. o Collagen disorders, and/or avascular necrosis of the femoral condyle. o Post-traumatic loss of joint configuration, particularly when there is patellofemoral erosion, dysfunction or prior patellectomy. o Moderate valgus, varus, or flexion deformities. (Source: Medical Device Recalls)
Source: Medical Device Recalls - December 18, 2012 Category: Medical Equipment Source Type: alerts

Zimmer, Inc. - Persona, The Personalized Knee System - Class 2 Recall
Persona, The Personalized Knee System, Tibial Broach, Cemented, Size G-H, Nonsterile, This device is used with the Persona Knee System for patients with severe knee pain and disability due to: Rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, traumatic arthritis, polyarthritis. o Collagen disorders, and/or avascular necrosis of the femoral condyle. o Post-traumatic loss of joint configuration, particularly when there is patellofemoral erosion, dysfunction or prior patellectomy. o Moderate valgus, varus, or flexion deformities. (Source: Medical Device Recalls)
Source: Medical Device Recalls - December 18, 2012 Category: Medical Equipment Source Type: alerts

Zimmer, Inc. - Persona The Personalized Knee System - Class 2 Recall
Persona The Personalized Knee System, Natural Tibia, Cemented, 5 Degree Stemmed Tivanium Sterile TIBIA SIZE E, LEFT TIBIA SIZE E RIGHT This device is indicated for patients with severe knee pain and disability due to: o Rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, traumatic arthritis, polyarthritis. o Collagen disorders, and/or avascular necrosis of the femoral condyle. o Post-traumatic loss of joint configuration, particularly when there is patellofemoral erosion, dysfunction or prior patellectomy. o Moderate valgus, varus, or flexion deformities. (Source: Medical Device Recalls)
Source: Medical Device Recalls - December 18, 2012 Category: Medical Equipment Source Type: alerts

Zimmer, Inc. - Persona The Personalized Knee System - Class 2 Recall
Persona The Personalized Knee System, Natural Tibia, Cemented, 5 Degree Stemmed Tivanium Sterile TIBIA SIZE F, LEFT TIBIA SIZE F RIGHT This device is indicated for patients with severe knee pain and disability due to: o Rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, traumatic arthritis, polyarthritis. o Collagen disorders, and/or avascular necrosis of the femoral condyle. o Post-traumatic loss of joint configuration, particularly when there is patellofemoral erosion, dysfunction or prior patellectomy. o Moderate valgus, varus, or flexion deformities. (Source: Medical Device Recalls)
Source: Medical Device Recalls - December 18, 2012 Category: Medical Equipment Source Type: alerts

Zimmer, Inc. - Persona, The Personalized Knee System - Class 2 Recall
Persona, The Personalized Knee System,Tibial Drill, Cemented, 15.7 mm Diameter, Nonsterile This device is indicated for patients with severe knee pain and disability due to: o Rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, traumatic arthritis, polyarthritis. o Collagen disorders, and/or avascular necrosis of the femoral condyle. o Post-traumatic loss of joint configuration, particularly when there is patellofemoral erosion, dysfunction or prior patellectomy. o Moderate valgus, varus, or flexion deformities. (Source: Medical Device Recalls)
Source: Medical Device Recalls - December 18, 2012 Category: Medical Equipment Source Type: alerts

Zimmer, Inc. - Persona, The Personalized Knee System - Class 2 Recall
Persona, The Personalized Knee System, Tibial Sizing Plate, Cemented, Nonsterile, Size F Left; Size F Right This device is used with the Persona Knee System for patients with severe knee pain and disability due to: Rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, traumatic arthritis, polyarthritis. o Collagen disorders, and/or avascular necrosis of the femoral condyle. o Post-traumatic loss of joint configuration, particularly when there is patellofemoral erosion, dysfunction or prior patellectomy. o Moderate valgus, varus, or flexion deformities (Source: Medical Device Recalls)
Source: Medical Device Recalls - December 18, 2012 Category: Medical Equipment Source Type: alerts

Zimmer, Inc. - Persona The Personalized Knee System - Class 2 Recall
Persona The Personalized Knee System, Natural Tibia, Cemented, 5 Degree Stemmed Tivanium Sterile TIBIA SIZE G, LEFT TIBIA SIZE G RIGHT This device is indicated for patients with severe knee pain and disability due to: o Rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, traumatic arthritis, polyarthritis. o Collagen disorders, and/or avascular necrosis of the femoral condyle. o Post-traumatic loss of joint configuration, particularly when there is patellofemoral erosion, dysfunction or prior patellectomy. o Moderate valgus, varus, or flexion deformities. (Source: Medical Device Recalls)
Source: Medical Device Recalls - December 18, 2012 Category: Medical Equipment Source Type: alerts

Zimmer, Inc. - Persona, The Personalized Knee System - Class 2 Recall
Persona, The Personalized Knee System, Tibial Sizing Plate, Cemented, Nonsterile, Size D Left; Size D Right This device is used with the Persona Knee System for patients with severe knee pain and disability due to: Rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, traumatic arthritis, polyarthritis. o Collagen disorders, and/or avascular necrosis of the femoral condyle. o Post-traumatic loss of joint configuration, particularly when there is patellofemoral erosion, dysfunction or prior patellectomy. o Moderate valgus, varus, or flexion deformities (Source: Medical Device Recalls)
Source: Medical Device Recalls - December 18, 2012 Category: Medical Equipment Source Type: alerts

Zimmer, Inc. - Persona, The Personalized Knee System - Class 2 Recall
Persona, The Personalized Knee System, Tibial Broach, Cemented, Size E-F, Nonsterile, This device is used with the Persona Knee System for patients with severe knee pain and disability due to: Rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, traumatic arthritis, polyarthritis. o Collagen disorders, and/or avascular necrosis of the femoral condyle. o Post-traumatic loss of joint configuration, particularly when there is patellofemoral erosion, dysfunction or prior patellectomy. o Moderate valgus, varus, or flexion deformities. (Source: Medical Device Recalls)
Source: Medical Device Recalls - December 18, 2012 Category: Medical Equipment Source Type: alerts

Biomet, Inc. - Biomet Offset Tibial Tray Adaptor - Class 2 Recall
Biomet Offset Tibial Tray 2.5 mm Adaptor, REF 141490 Sterile, QTY.1 Product Usage: Knee joint replacement prostheses intended for application with or without bone cement. Knee joint replacement components include femoral, tibial, and patellar components, intended for both primary and revision applications. Indications: 1) painful and disabled knee joint resulting from osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, traumatic arthritis when one or more compartments are involved, 2) correction of varus, valgus, or posttraumatic deformity, 3) correction or revision of unsuccessful osteotomy, arthrodesis, or failure of previous joint r...
Source: Medical Device Recalls - December 17, 2012 Category: Medical Equipment Source Type: alerts

Quasar Bio-Tech, Inc. dba Silver Bay LLC - Quasar MD - Class 2 Recall
Quasar MD is an infrared LED lamp that is labeled in part: "***QUASAR MD***Bringing the Spa Home***Radiant and Youthful Skin***QUASAR MD INCLUDES***QUASAR MD***USER MANUAL***12 VOLT POWER SUPPLY***1 OZ PURE SILK SERUM***Made in the USA.***Five year warranty***" The product emits energy in the near infrared spectrum to provide topical heating for the purpose of elevating tissue temperature. This device may be used to provide temporary relief of minor muscle and joint pain and stiffness, minor arthritis pain, or muscle spasm. This device may temporarily increase local blood circulation, and may be used to promote ...
Source: Medical Device Recalls - December 12, 2012 Category: Medical Equipment Source Type: alerts

Quasar Bio-Tech, Inc. dba Silver Bay LLC - Baby Quasar & Baby Quasar Pink - Class 2 Recall
Baby Quasar (LAB-001-D, BQ101) and Baby Quasar Pink (LAB-046-A BQ101-P) are infrared LED lamps that are labeled in part: "***BABY QUASAR***FOR YOUTHFUL RADIANT SKIN***Skin Rejuvenating System with Sequepulse***Manufactured by: Silver Bay, LLC; Made in the USA, with highest quality components and durable aluminum. Five Year Warranty The product emits energy in the near infrared spectrum to provide topical heating for the purpose of elevating tissue temperature. This device may be used to provide temporary relief of minor muscle and joint pain and stiffness, minor arthritis pain, or muscle spasm. This device may tempo...
Source: Medical Device Recalls - December 12, 2012 Category: Medical Equipment Source Type: alerts

Biomet, Inc. - Echo BiMetric PressFit Stems/Echo BiMetric 11mm x 135mm Collarless Porous Stem - Class 2 Recall
Echo Bi-Metric Press-Fit Stems/Echo Bi-Metric 11mm x 135mm Collarless Porous Stem (Orthopedic Implant) Indications: 1) Noninflammatory degenerative joint disease including osteoarthritis and avascular necrosis, 2) rheumatoid arthritis, 3) correction offunctional deformity, 4) treatment of non-union, femoral neck fracture, and trochanteric fractures of the proximal femur with head involvement, unmanageable using other techniques, 5) revision of previously failed total arthoplasty. (Source: Medical Device Recalls)
Source: Medical Device Recalls - November 27, 2012 Category: Medical Equipment Source Type: alerts

Zimmer, Inc. - NexGen CompleteKnee Solution - Class 2 Recall
NexGen CompleteKnee Solution Stemmed Nonaugmentable Tibial component The NexGen¿¿ system is a semiconstrained, nonlinked condylar knee prostheses. The device is indicated for patients with severe knee pain and disability due to rheumatoid arthritis; osteoarthritis; traumatic arthritis; polyarthritis; collagen disorders and/or avascular necrosis of the femoral condyle; post-traumatic loss of joint configuration (particularly when there is patellofemoral erosion, dysfunction or prior patellectomy); moderate valgus, varus or flexion deformities; salvage of previously failed surgical attempts or for a knee in which ...
Source: Medical Device Recalls - November 26, 2012 Category: Medical Equipment Source Type: alerts

Zimmer, Inc. - Zimmer Trilogy - Class 2 Recall
The Trilogy Acetabular System Shell with Cluster Holes Porous 56 mm O.D. Sterile The Trilogy Acetabular System is indicated for either cemented or uncemented use In skeletally mature Individuals undergoing primary or revision surgery for rehabilitating hips damaged as a result of noninflammatory degenerative joint disease (NIDJD) or its composite diagnoses of osteoarthritis, avascular necrosis, protrusio acetabuli, traumatic arthritis, slipped capital epiphysis, fused Hip, fracture of the pelvis, and diastrophic variant. The shells with screw holes permit the use of titanium alloy screws to provide additional fixation a...
Source: Medical Device Recalls - November 21, 2012 Category: Medical Equipment Source Type: alerts

Beckman Coulter Inc. - IMMAGE Immunochemistry Systems Rheumatoid Factor (RF) Reagent - Class 2 Recall
IMMAGE Immunochemistry Systems Rheumatoid Factor (RF) Reagent, PN 447070 The IMMAGE Immunochemistry Systems Rheumatoid Factor (RF) reagent, in conjunction with Beckman Cal 5 Plus, is intended for use in the quantitative determination of human rheumatoid factor concentrations in human serum and plasma samples by rate nephelometry. This assay is designed for use with the IMMAGE Immunochemistry System. (Source: Medical Device Recalls)
Source: Medical Device Recalls - October 1, 2012 Category: Medical Equipment Source Type: alerts

Exactech, Inc. - OPTETRAK LOGIC TIBIAL INSERT POSTERIOR STABILIZED - Class 2 Recall
OPTETRAK LOGIC TIBIAL INSERT POSTERIOR STABILIZED***Match Component Colors 6 YELLOW, 11mm, Use with LOGIC Femoral and Tibial Components***REF 02-012-35-6011. There are three product sizes being recalled, 11mm, 13mm, 15mm. All other information is the same. The Optetrak Logic Total Knee System is indicated for use in skeletally mature individuals undergoing primary surgery for total knee replacement due to osteoarthritis, osteonecrosis, rheumatoid arthritis, and/or post-traumatic degenerative problems. They are also indicated for revision of failed previous reconstructions where sufficient bone stock and soft tissue integ...
Source: Medical Device Recalls - September 4, 2012 Category: Medical Equipment Source Type: alerts

Exactech, Inc. - LOGIC Proximal Tibial Spacer Size 2.5 - Class 2 Recall
OPTETRAK LOGIC Proximal Tibial Spacer & Screws (2) 2.5 LT BLUE Size 2.5, 8mm***STERILE***Match insert/spacer/tray color. Use with LOGIC Tibial Components. REF 02--012-42-2508. The Optetrak Comprehensive Knee Systems are indicated for use in skeletally mature individuals undergoing primary surgery for total knee replacement due to osteoarthritis, osteonecrosis, rheumatoid arthritis, and/or post-traumatic degenerative problems. They are also indicated for revision of failed previous reconstructions where sufficient bone stock and soft tissue integrity are present. The Optetrak Comprehensive Knee Systems are contraindica...
Source: Medical Device Recalls - August 21, 2012 Category: Medical Equipment Source Type: alerts

Exactech, Inc. - OPTETRAKTIBIAL TRAY - Class 2 Recall
Product is labeled in part: "***OPTETRAK***TIBIAL TRAY***TRAPEZOID CEMENTED***Ti Alloy*** SIZE 1F/1T, 2F/1T***FOR CEMENTED USE ONLY***Exactech, Gainesville, FL 32653-1630.***REF 204-04-21***". The Optetrak Comprehensive Knee Systems are indicated for use in skeletally mature individuals undergoing primary surgery for total knee replacement due to osteoarthritis, osteonecrosis, rheumatoid arthritis and/or post-traumatic degenerative problems. They are also indicated for revision of failed previous reconstructions where sufficient bone stock and soft tissue integrity are present. In the USA, the Optetrak Comprehen...
Source: Medical Device Recalls - July 24, 2012 Category: Medical Equipment Source Type: alerts

Exactech, Inc. - OPTETRAK RBKTIBIAL TRAY - Class 2 Recall
Product is labeled in part: "***OPTETRAK RBK***TIBIAL TRAY***FINNED, CEMENTED***CoCr Alloy***SIZE 2F/1T***REF 260-04-21***Exactech Gainesville, FL 32653-1630***. The Exactech Optetrak RBK Total Knee System is indicated for use in skeletally mature individuals undergoing primary surgery for knee pain and disability due to rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, traumatic arthritis, polyarthritis, collagen disorders and/or avascular necrosis of the femoral condyle, post-traumatic loss of the joint configuration (particularly when there is patellofemoral erosion, dysfunction or prior patellectomy. Additionally, the Optetr...
Source: Medical Device Recalls - July 24, 2012 Category: Medical Equipment Source Type: alerts

Thera Test Laboratories, Inc. - RF IgA Calibrator - Class 2 Recall
RF IgA Calibrator, a component of the EL-RF/3 Rheumatoid Factor Test Kit; an in vitro diagnostic; TheraTest Laboratories, Lombard, IL 60148; component catalog #12833, kit catalog #303-305. The TheraTest EL-RF/3 is intended as an aid to the diagnosis of Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). (Source: Medical Device Recalls)
Source: Medical Device Recalls - May 14, 2012 Category: Medical Equipment Source Type: alerts

Wright Medical Technology Inc - VALOR(TM) TTC FUSION, INSTRUMENT KIT - Class 2 Recall
VALOR(TM) TTC FUSION, INSTRUMENT KIT, REF 4150-KIT1, Wright Medical Technology, Inc., 5677 Airline, Road, Arlington, TN 38002. The VALOR" Ankle Fusion Nail System is intended to facilitate tibiotalocalcaneal arthrodesis to treat severe foot/ankle deformity, arthritis, instability, and skeletal defects after tumor resection. These include Neuro-osteoarthropathy (Charcot s Foot), Avascular Necrosis of the talus, failed joint replacement, failed ankle fusion, distal tibia fracture non-unions, Osteoarthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis, and Pseudoarthrosis. (Source: Medical Device Recalls)
Source: Medical Device Recalls - May 2, 2012 Category: Medical Equipment Source Type: alerts

Wright Medical Technology Inc - VALOR(R), TARGETING GUIDE - Class 2 Recall
VALOR(R), TARGETING GUIDE, REF 4150011000, Wright Medical Technology, Inc., 5677 Airline, Road, Arlington, TN 38002. The VALOR" Ankle Fusion Nail System is intended to facilitate tibiotalocalcaneal arthrodesis to treat severe foot/ankle deformity, arthritis, instability, and skeletal defects after tumor resection. These include Neuro-osteoarthropathy (Charcot s Foot), Avascular Necrosis of the talus, failed joint replacement, failed ankle fusion, distal tibia fracture non-unions, Osteoarthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis, and Pseudoarthrosis. (Source: Medical Device Recalls)
Source: Medical Device Recalls - May 2, 2012 Category: Medical Equipment Source Type: alerts

Integra LifeSciences Corp. - Panta Arthrodesis Nail - Class 2 Recall
Panta¿ Arthrodesis Nail Support device, 510 (k) #K050882. One (1) unit of product is kitted within an instrumentation tray. The product is available in six (6) sizes. All nails are color-coded for easy size identification. Bony fixation is achieved using two (2) tibial screws, two (2) calcaneal screws and one (optional) talar screw. The nail, cross-locking screws and end cap are manufactured from a titanium alloy: TI-6AI-4V ELI ISO 5832-3, ASTM F136. The PANTA Arthrodesis Nail is intended for use in tibiotalocalcaneal arthrodesis and treatment of trauma to the hindfoot and distal tibia. The Panta¿ Nail is inten...
Source: Medical Device Recalls - April 16, 2012 Category: Medical Equipment Source Type: alerts

Stryker Howmedica Osteonics Corp. - Osteonics Shoulder Glenoid Spanner - Class 2 Recall
Osteonics Shoulder Glenoid Spanner Howmedica Osteonics Corp. 325 Corporate Drive Mahwah, NJ 07430. The Solar Upper Extremity System Hemi and Total Shoulder Arthroplasty system is designed to address the most common arthritic disorders affecting the shoulder. The spherical reamer is used to prepare the glenoid fossa and provide a uniform surface for instrumentation and implant placement. The glenoid fossa is then sized using surface templates to confirm the appropriate coverage, size and curvature has been determined. To achieve this in surgery, the spherical reamer (5900-2050/-2051/-2052/-2053) must be attached to the Ang...
Source: Medical Device Recalls - March 22, 2012 Category: Medical Equipment Source Type: alerts

Beckman Coulter Inc. - SYNCHRON Rheumatoid Factor (RF) Reagent - Class 2 Recall
SYNCHRON Rheumatoid Factor (RF) Reagent, Part Number: 475136 A rheumatoid factor immunological test system is a device that consists of the reagents used to measure by immunochemical techniques the rheumatoid factor (antibodies to immunoglobulins) in serum, other body fluids, and tissues. (Source: Medical Device Recalls)
Source: Medical Device Recalls - March 8, 2012 Category: Medical Equipment Source Type: alerts

Ascension Orthopedics, Inc - First Choice Partial Ulnar Head System (DRUJ System). - Class 2 Recall
Ascension Orthopedics First Choice Partial Ulnar Head System ("DRUJ System"). Head sizes 14.5 mm, 16.0 mm, 17.5 mm, and 19.0 mm each with stem sizes 4.5 mm, 5.5 mm, or 6.5 mm. The First Choice DRUJ System is intended for replacement of the distal radio-ulnar joint. The Partial Head implant is indicated for replacement of the distal ulnar head for rheumatoid, degenerative, or post-traumatic arthritis (Source: Medical Device Recalls)
Source: Medical Device Recalls - February 17, 2012 Category: Medical Equipment Source Type: alerts

Zimmer Inc. - NaturalKnee II Durasul AllPoly Patella, Size 0, 7mm - Class 2 Recall
Natural-Knee II Durasul All-Poly Patella, Size 0, 7mm The Zimmer Natural-Knee II Durasul Patella product is a semi-constrained total knee prosthesis consisting of four anatomically designed components: the femoral, tibial, articular surface, and patellar prosthesis. The all-polyethylene patella is made from Durasul Highly Crosslinked Ultra High Molecular Weight Polyethylene. The N-K II Durasul polyethylene patella components are indicated for patient conditions of non-inflammatory degenerative joint disease (NIDJD), e.g., avascular necrosis, osteoarthritis, and inflammatory degenerative joint disease (IJD), e.g., rheumato...
Source: Medical Device Recalls - January 25, 2012 Category: Medical Equipment Source Type: alerts

Zimmer Inc. - NaturalKnee II Durasul AllPoly Patella, Size 2, 10mm - Class 2 Recall
Natural-Knee II Durasul All-Poly Patella, Size 2, 10mm The Zimmer Natural-Knee II Durasul Patella product is a semi-constrained total knee prosthesis consisting of four anatomically designed components: the femoral, tibial, articular surface, and patellar prosthesis. The all-polyethylene patella is made from Durasul Highly Crosslinked Ultra High Molecular Weight Polyethylene. The N-K II Durasul polyethylene patella components are indicated for patient conditions of non-inflammatory degenerative joint disease (NIDJD), e.g., avascular necrosis, osteoarthritis, and inflammatory degenerative joint disease (IJD), e.g., rheumat...
Source: Medical Device Recalls - January 25, 2012 Category: Medical Equipment Source Type: alerts

Zimmer Inc. - NaturalKnee II Durasul AllPoly Patella, Size 0, 10mm - Class 2 Recall
Natural-Knee II Durasul All-Poly Patella, Size 0, 10mm The Zimmer Natural-Knee II Durasul Patella product is a semi-constrained total knee prosthesis consisting of four anatomically designed components: the femoral, tibial, articular surface, and patellar prosthesis. The all-polyethylene patella is made from Durasul Highly Crosslinked Ultra High Molecular Weight Polyethylene. The N-K II Durasul polyethylene patella components are indicated for patient conditions of non-inflammatory degenerative joint disease (NIDJD), e.g., avascular necrosis, osteoarthritis, and inflammatory degenerative joint disease (IJD), e.g., rheumat...
Source: Medical Device Recalls - January 25, 2012 Category: Medical Equipment Source Type: alerts

Zimmer Inc. - NaturalKnee II Durasul AllPoly Patella, Size 1, 10mm - Class 2 Recall
Natural-Knee II Durasul All-Poly Patella, Size 1, 10mm The Zimmer Natural-Knee II Durasul Patella product is a semi-constrained total knee prosthesis consisting of four anatomically designed components: the femoral, tibial, articular surface, and patellar prosthesis. The all-polyethylene patella is made from Durasul Highly Crosslinked Ultra High Molecular Weight Polyethylene. The N-K II Durasul polyethylene patella components are indicated for patient conditions of non-inflammatory degenerative joint disease (NIDJD), e.g., avascular necrosis, osteoarthritis, and inflammatory degenerative joint disease (IJD), e.g., rheumat...
Source: Medical Device Recalls - January 25, 2012 Category: Medical Equipment Source Type: alerts

Zimmer Inc. - NaturalKnee II Durasul AllPoly Patella, Size 3, 10mm - Class 2 Recall
Natural-Knee II Durasul All-Poly Patella, Size 3, 10mm The Zimmer Natural-Knee II Durasul Patella product is a semi-constrained total knee prosthesis consisting of four anatomically designed components: the femoral, tibial, articular surface, and patellar prosthesis. The all-polyethylene patella is made from Durasul Highly Crosslinked Ultra High Molecular Weight Polyethylene. The N-K II Durasul polyethylene patella components are indicated for patient conditions of non-inflammatory degenerative joint disease (NIDJD), e.g., avascular necrosis, osteoarthritis, and inflammatory degenerative joint disease (IJD), e.g., rheumat...
Source: Medical Device Recalls - January 25, 2012 Category: Medical Equipment Source Type: alerts

Zimmer Inc. - NaturalKnee II Durasul AllPoly Patella, Size 2, 7mm - Class 2 Recall
Natural-Knee II Durasul All-Poly Patella, Size 2, 7mm The Zimmer Natural-Knee II Durasul Patella product is a semi-constrained total knee prosthesis consisting of four anatomically designed components: the femoral, tibial, articular surface, and patellar prosthesis. The all-polyethylene patella is made from Durasul Highly Crosslinked Ultra High Molecular Weight Polyethylene. The N-K II Durasul polyethylene patella components are indicated for patient conditions of non-inflammatory degenerative joint disease (NIDJD), e.g., avascular necrosis, osteoarthritis, and inflammatory degenerative joint disease (IJD), e.g., rheumato...
Source: Medical Device Recalls - January 25, 2012 Category: Medical Equipment Source Type: alerts

Zimmer Inc. - NaturalKnee II Durasul AllPoly Patella, Size 1, 7mm - Class 2 Recall
Natural-Knee II Durasul All-Poly Patella, Size 1, 7mm The Zimmer Natural-Knee II Durasul Patella product is a semi-constrained total knee prosthesis consisting of four anatomically designed components: the femoral, tibial, articular surface, and patellar prosthesis. The all-polyethylene patella is made from Durasul Highly Crosslinked Ultra High Molecular Weight Polyethylene. The N-K II Durasul polyethylene patella components are indicated for patient conditions of non-inflammatory degenerative joint disease (NIDJD), e.g., avascular necrosis, osteoarthritis, and inflammatory degenerative joint disease (IJD), e.g., rheumato...
Source: Medical Device Recalls - January 25, 2012 Category: Medical Equipment Source Type: alerts

Zimmer Inc. - NaturalKnee II Durasul AllPoly Patella, Size 3, 7mm - Class 2 Recall
Natural-Knee II Durasul All-Poly Patella, Size 3, 7mm The Zimmer Natural-Knee II Durasul Patella product is a semi-constrained total knee prosthesis consisting of four anatomically designed components: the femoral, tibial, articular surface, and patellar prosthesis. The all-polyethylene patella is made from Durasul Highly Crosslinked Ultra High Molecular Weight Polyethylene. The N-K II Durasul polyethylene patella components are indicated for patient conditions of non-inflammatory degenerative joint disease (NIDJD), e.g., avascular necrosis, osteoarthritis, and inflammatory degenerative joint disease (IJD), e.g., rheumato...
Source: Medical Device Recalls - January 25, 2012 Category: Medical Equipment Source Type: alerts

Encore Medical, Lp - Foundation NonPorous Hip System - Class 2 Recall
FOUNDATION HIP SYSTEM Series 460 Hip Stem STERILE R CEMENTED Sz 16.5mm DJO Surgical 9800 Metric Blvd., Austin, TX 78758 The Foundation Non-Porous Stem is intended for treatment of patients who are candidates for total or hemi-hip arthroplasty because the natural femoral head and neck have been affected by osteoarthritis, inflammatory arthritis, traumatic arthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, avascular necrosis, or femoral neck fracture, and revision arthroplasty where bone loss is minimal. These devices are intended to aid the surgeon in relieving the patient of hip pain and restoring hip motion and are intended to be used wi...
Source: Medical Device Recalls - January 11, 2012 Category: Medical Equipment Source Type: alerts

Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics - VITROS Chemistry Products Calibrator Kit 16 - Class 2 Recall
VITROS Chemistry Products Calibrator Kit 16, REF 680 1700, 5x1 mL --- Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics, Rochester, NY USA -- Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics High Wycomber, UK. VITROS Chemistry Products Calibrator Kit 16 is used in conjunction with VITROS Chemistry Products FS Calibrator 1 to calibrate the VITROS 5,1 FS Chemistry System, the VITROS 4600 Chemistry System and the VITROS 5600 Integrated System for the quantitative measurement of rheumatoid factor (RF). (Source: Medical Device Recalls)
Source: Medical Device Recalls - January 11, 2012 Category: Medical Equipment Source Type: alerts

Uplift Technologies Inc. - Uplift Commode Assist - Class 2 Recall
"***UPLIFT TECHNOLOGIES INC.***Bringing quality to life.***Model No.***CA200***Description***Lifting commode chair***Weight Range***80-300+ lb-136+ kg***" Labeling on product: "***1C0101 and K0061014***". A lifting commode chair that is self-powered (non-electric) and provides lifting assistance for those who have reduced mobility due to arthritis, post-operative conditions, degenerative joint disease, Parkinson's disease or other neuromuscular disorders. (Source: Medical Device Recalls)
Source: Medical Device Recalls - November 22, 2011 Category: Medical Equipment Source Type: alerts

Zimmer Inc. - Zimmer Trabecular Metal Modular Acetabular System - Class 2 Recall
The Trabecular Metal Modular Acetabular System is a modular acetabular cup system consisting of a shell with a preassembled locking ring, a liner, and optional screws. The Shells are available in a variety of sizes and are designed to be used with Trilogy Acetabular System liners. The shell implants are used to replace the hip socket during total hip arthroplasty. The device is indicated for primary or revision surgery for rehabilitating hips damaged as a result on noninflammatory degenerative joint disease (NIDJD) or its composite diagnoses of osteoarthritis, avascular necrosis,protrusio acetabuli, traumatic arthritis, s...
Source: Medical Device Recalls - September 27, 2011 Category: Medical Equipment Source Type: alerts

Tornier, Inc - Tornier Latitude Elbow Prosthesis - Class 2 Recall
Latitude", Tige Humerale, Humeral Stem, Medium 77 mm, Humeral Stem Right, For Cemented use only, Sterile R, REF 0030402, Tornier In. Edina, MN 55435 USA. The Tornier In. Latitude Elbow Prosthesis is intended for total elbow arthroplasty. Prosthetic replacement with this device may be indicated to relieve severe pain or significant disability following the effects of primary or secondary osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis; correction of functional deformities; revision procedures where other treatments or devices have failed; treatment of fractures that are unmanageable using others techniques. The Tornier In. La...
Source: Medical Device Recalls - August 29, 2011 Category: Medical Equipment Source Type: alerts

Abatacept Approved for Sub-Q Injection
(MedPage Today) -- A formulation of the rheumatoid arthritis drug abatacept (Orencia) that patients can self-inject subcutaneously has received FDA approval, its manufacturer said. (Source: MedPage Today Product Alert)
Source: MedPage Today Product Alert - August 2, 2011 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Source Type: alerts