The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-2967-2018·Announced 2018-09-12

Encore Medical Recalls Foundation Modular Femoral Stem for Lack of Clearance

Encore Medical is recalling 12 units of the Foundation Modular Femoral Stem because the device lacks FDA clearance.

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 identifies the issue as a lack of FDA clearance and a labeling complaint, with no reported injuries or illnesses.

Plain-English summary

Encore Medical, Lp is recalling 12 units of the Foundation Modular Femoral Stem, part number 220-10-110. This product is a knee prosthesis component used in the Foundation Revision Knee total knee system, which is indicated for knee joint replacement in patients suffering from pain and dysfunction.

The recall was initiated after the company received a product complaint regarding the device's labeling. Upon investigation, it was determined that this specific device does not have FDA clearance.

The affected units were distributed in the United States to Arizona, Missouri, Mississippi, New York, Oklahoma, and Utah, as well as internationally to Japan. The recall covers all lots, specifically identified as 866A1011 and 866A1022.

The recalled product

Product
Foundation Modular Femoral Stem, Part Number, 220-10-110. Knee prosthesis component. The Foundation Revision Knee is a total knee system indicated as knee joint replacement for patients suffering from pain and dysfunction.
Manufacturer
Encore Medical, Lp
Affected units
12

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 (2)

  • All. Lots-866A1011
  • 866A1022

Distribution

Distributed in 6 states: