The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1559-2020·Announced 2020-04-01

Intellijoint Navigation System Software Recalled for Incorrect Knee Surgery Calculations

Intellijoint Surgical is recalling its Navigation System software because it may incorrectly calculate femur resection depth during total knee arthroplasty.

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 medical device software defect that could lead to incorrect surgical measurements, representing a risk of harm where injury has not yet been reported, which aligns with the 'High' severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

Intellijoint Surgical, Inc. is recalling the Intellijoint Navigation System, Software Application, IJK1 (P/N 000-0547). The recall affects all versions of the Intellijoint KNEE Software Application in distribution, specifically versions V1.2.0 and V1.2.1.

The software is a computer-controlled optical localizer intended to provide intra-operative measurements to surgeons to aid in the selection and positioning of orthopedic implant system components. The recall is being issued because, during total knee arthroplasty (TKA), the software may incorrectly calculate femur resection depth.

The product was distributed worldwide, including nationwide distribution in the United States in the states of New York and Connecticut, as well as in Canada. No specific number of affected units or reported injuries is provided in the source text.

The recalled product

Product
Intellijoint Navigation System, Software Application, IJK1 (P/N 000-0547) - Product Usage: The Intellijoint Navigation System is a computer-controlled, optical localizer intended to provide intra-operative measurements to a surgeon to aid in selection and positioning of orthopedi

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

The notice also names 2 states specifically:

Same manufacturer · Intellijoint Surgical, Inc.

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