The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2605-2018·Announced 2018-08-15

Think Surgical Cutter Recall Due to Potential Head Detachment

Think Surgical is recalling 951 flat cutters used in total knee arthroplasty because the cutter head may detach from the shaft.

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 with a risk of component failure during a surgical procedure, which fits the rubric criterion for risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.

Plain-English summary

Think Surgical, Inc. is recalling 951 units of the Think Surgical Cutter, Flat, 6.2mm x 144mm (Part Number 106428). These devices are used to prepare bone for Total Knee Arthroplasty (TKA) and are intended for use only with the TCAT Computer-Assisted Tool.

The recall is being conducted because there is a potential for the cutter head to detach from the cutter shaft. The affected devices were distributed to New Jersey, New York, Ohio, and Texas, as well as to Korea. The recall covers specific lot numbers including 9158, 9519, 9209, 9230, 9269, 9288, 9834, 9869, 10201, 100496, 1626303, 9287, 9563, 9642, 9855, 9890, and 10313.

Healthcare providers and facilities should stop using these devices immediately and contact Think Surgical, Inc. for instructions on how to return or dispose of the affected units.

The recalled product

Product
Think Surgical Cutter, Flat, ¿6.2mm x 144mm. For use only with the TCAT Computer-Assisted Tool. Part Number 106428 The cutter is used to prepare the bone for the (TKA) Total Knee Arthroplasty.
Affected units
951

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 (17)

  • Lot Numbers 9158
  • 9519
  • 9209
  • 9230
  • 9269
  • 9288
  • 9834
  • 9869
  • 10201
  • 100496
  • 1626303
  • 9287
  • 9563
  • 9642
  • 9855
  • 9890
  • 10313

Distribution

Distributed in 4 states:

Same manufacturer · Think Surgical, Inc.

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