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FDA (Devices) recall action 94814

Waldemar Link GmbH & Co. KG (Mfg Site) recalled 2 products on 2024-07-24

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Products
2
Announced
2024-07-24
Critical
0
Units
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Why these products were recalled

Blind screws of the modular tibial component cannot be loosened intraoperatively,prolongation surgery due to intraoperatively change in procedure, probably to cementing technique

The agency’s own wording, quoted from the enforcement report.

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  • HighFDA (Devices)··2024-07-24

    Endo Model SL Tibial Components Recalled for Inoperable Blind Screws

    Waldemar Link is recalling Endo Model SL Tibial Components used in knee replacement surgery because the blind screws on the modular components cannot be loosened during surgery, potentially prolonging procedures and forcing surgeons to change their planned approach.

    Product
    Endo Model SL Tibial Components 16-2817/02 Tibial Component, Small, W: 60mm 16-2817/05 Tibial Component, Medium, W: 65mm 16-2817/07 Tibial Component, Large, W: 75mm 16-2817/32 Tibial Component Modular, Small, W: 60mm 16-2817/35 Tibial Component Modular, Medi
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  • HighFDA (Devices)··2024-07-24

    Knee Prosthesis Tibial Component Screws Cannot Be Loosened During Surgery

    The Endo Model M tibial components cannot be loosened during surgery, preventing surgeons from making necessary intraoperative adjustments. This may force unplanned procedure changes.

    Product
    Endo Model M Tibial Components Modular Knee Prosthesis System. Product codes 15-2814/01, 15-2814/02, 15-2814/03, 15-2814/04, 15-2815/11, 15-2815/12, 15-2816/11, 15-2816/12, 15-2817/11, 15-2817/12, 15-2818/11, 15-2818/12, 15-2834/01, 15-2834/02, 15-2834/03, 15-2834/04, 15-2835/11
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