The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0038-2015·Announced 2014-10-15

DePuy Orthopaedics Recalls RECLAIM Distal Reamer Extension Devices

DePuy Orthopaedics is recalling 875 units of RECLAIM Distal Reamer Extension devices because the tabs may break and leave fragments in the patient.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (foreign body fragments in a patient) where the source text does not explicitly report that injuries or illnesses have already occurred, fitting the criteria for a High severity score.

Plain-English summary

DePuy Orthopaedics, Inc. is recalling 875 units of the RECLAIM Distal Reamer Extension (REF 2975-00-500). This non-sterile medical device is intended as an attachment to distal reamers to help surgeons clear soft tissue while reaming the distal femoral canal.

The recall is being conducted because the tabs on the device have the potential to break, which could leave fragments in the patient. The affected units were distributed worldwide, including in the United States and various international locations such as Canada, Australia, and several European and South American countries.

Healthcare providers and facilities that have received these specific lots should stop using the devices and contact DePuy Orthopaedics for further instructions on the recall process.

The recalled product

Product
RECLAIM Distal Reamer Extension Non Sterile REF 2975-00-500 Intended as an attachment device to the distal reamers to allow the surgeon to clear soft tissue while reaming the distal femoral canal.
Affected units
875

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Lot numbers (20)

  • J0111
  • J0211
  • J0411
  • J0611
  • J0911
  • J1211
  • NB12649
  • NB12650
  • NB12651
  • NB12652
  • NB12653
  • NB12654
  • NB12655
  • NB12656
  • NB23480
  • NB23481
  • NB3584
  • NB3586
  • NB3587
  • NB3588

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