The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-0140-2016·Announced 2015-10-28

ConForMIS iUNI Knee Replacement Recalled for Ethylene Glycol Residue

ConForMIS is recalling 6 units of the iUNI Unicondylar Knee Replacement System due to potential ethylene glycol residue.

What this means for you

Minor labeling or packaging issue, or a voluntary precautionary recall. Risk of harm is low but real — follow the manufacturer's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class II, and the source text does not report any illnesses, injuries, or hospitalizations, fitting the criteria for a moderate severity score.

Plain-English summary

ConForMIS, Inc. is recalling 6 units of the iUNI Unicondylar Knee Replacement System (iUNI G2, Right Lateral). The recall is issued because the devices may contain small amounts of ethylene glycol residue.

The affected products are identified by specific catalog numbers and serial numbers. The US catalog number is M57220600240, and the international catalog number is M5722INT0600240. The affected US serial numbers are 0353697, 0354749, 0349417, and 0354328. The affected international serial numbers are 0352836 and 0355233.

These devices were distributed nationwide in the United States, as well as in Germany, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom. Healthcare providers and patients should contact ConForMIS, Inc. for further instructions regarding the recall and potential replacement or repair of the devices.

The recalled product

Product
ConForMIS iUNI Unicondylar Knee Replacement System iUNI G2, Right Lateral Catalog Number: M57220600240 (US) M5722INT0600240 (OUS)
Manufacturer
ConforMIS, Inc.
Affected units
6

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 11 recalled by ConforMIS, Inc. under a single FDA (Devices) recall action. The agency files each product separately, so the size of the action is not visible from this page alone.

See all 11 products in this recall →