The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-0144-2016·Announced 2015-10-28

ConFormis iTotal CR Knee Replacement System Recalled for Ethylene Glycol Residue

ConforMIS, Inc. is recalling 3 units of the iTotal CR Knee Replacement System because they may contain small amounts of 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 describes the hazard as 'small amounts' of residue without reporting any illnesses or injuries, fitting the criteria for a moderate severity precautionary recall.

Plain-English summary

ConforMIS, Inc. is recalling 3 units of the ConFormis iTotal CR Knee Replacement System, specifically the ITOTAL CR - IPOLY - IMPLANT KIT UNCAPTURED - LEFT and RIGHT (Catalog Number: TCR1111111). The recall is issued because the devices may contain small amounts of ethylene glycol residue.

The affected units were distributed nationwide in the United States, as well as in Germany, Switzerland, and the UK. The specific serial numbers for the US units are 0354697, 0353789, and 0354533.

Healthcare providers and patients should contact ConforMIS, Inc. for further instructions regarding the return or replacement of these specific implant kits.

The recalled product

Product
ConFormis iTotal CR Knee Replacement System- ITOTAL CR - IPOLY - IMPLANT KIT UNCAPTURED - LEFT ITOTAL CR - IPOLY - IMPLANT KIT UNCAPTURED - RIGHT Catalog Number: TCR1111111
Manufacturer
ConforMIS, Inc.
Affected units
3

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 (3)

  • Serial Numbers (US): 0354697
  • 0353789
  • 0354533

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 →