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Agency classClass IIOur severity:ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-1175-2019·Announced 2019-04-24

Integra Talar Dome Ankle Prosthesis Recalled for Incorrect Labeling

Integra LifeSciences is recalling Talar Dome Total Ankle Prostheses because the labels and instructions for use list an incorrect metallic coating material symbol.

The agency’s classification

FDA (Devices): Class II

Class II is a situation in which use of or exposure to a violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote.

This is the agency’s own classification, taken from its notice. The severity score below is our assessment, not the agency’s. How recall classes work

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 2/5 (Moderate).

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 involves a labeling error regarding material symbols without reported injuries or illnesses, fitting the criteria for a moderate severity voluntary precautionary recall.

Plain-English summary

Integra LifeSciences Corp. is recalling the Talar Dome Total Ankle Prosthesis, Sloped, Size 3, Left (Product No. LJV193T). The recall involves 2,029 units distributed to distributors in Alabama, California, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Iowa, Idaho, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Michigan, Missouri, Montana, North Carolina, Nebraska, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Texas, Virginia, Washington, and Wisconsin.

The recall was initiated because the implant labeling, including the box, inner pouch, and Instructions for Use (IFU), was found to list an incorrect metallic coating material symbol. The source text notes that this labeling error was found on the Salto Talaris and Integra XT Revision implant labels.

Consumers and healthcare providers should contact the recalling firm for further instructions on how to handle the affected devices.

The recalled product

Product
Talar Dome Total Ankle Prosthesis , Sloped, Size 3, Left, Product No. LJV193T
Affected units
2,029

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 (1)

  • 182863 182864 183354

Distribution

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 26 recalled by Integra LifeSciences Corp. 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 26 products in this recall →

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