PlainRecalls
FDA Devices Moderate Class II Terminated

iBalance(R) UKA, Femoral Cemented, Size 3, Left Medial/Right LATERAL, REF AR 501-UFLC, QTY 1, Rx ONLY, STERILE R, Arthrex, Inc., Naples, FL Indicated for use in uni-compartmental knee arthroplasty as a result of: 1. Moderately disabling joint disease of the knee resulting from painful osteoarthritis or posttraumatic arthritis. 2. Correction of functional deformity. 3. Revision of previous unsuccessful uni-compartmental knee replacement or other procedure. 4. As an alternative to tibial osteotom

Reported: November 22, 2017 Initiated: October 3, 2017 #Z-0095-2018

Product Description

iBalance(R) UKA, Femoral Cemented, Size 3, Left Medial/Right LATERAL, REF AR 501-UFLC, QTY 1, Rx ONLY, STERILE R, Arthrex, Inc., Naples, FL Indicated for use in uni-compartmental knee arthroplasty as a result of: 1. Moderately disabling joint disease of the knee resulting from painful osteoarthritis or posttraumatic arthritis. 2. Correction of functional deformity. 3. Revision of previous unsuccessful uni-compartmental knee replacement or other procedure. 4. As an alternative to tibial osteotomy in patients with uni-compartmental osteoarthritis.

Reason for Recall

Arthrex part number AR-501-UFLC, size 3, batch 10123297, has the incorrect part number AR-501 ¿UFRA, size 1 printed on the patient label inside the box.

Details

Recalling Firm
Arthrex, Inc.
Units Affected
20 units
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution - US including SD, NV, NC, CA, MD, AZ, CA, LA, FL, PA, TX, NY, GA, and Internationally to GERMANY, POLAND
Location
Naples, FL

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
iBalance(R) UKA, Femoral Cemented, Size 3, Left Medial/Right LATERAL, REF AR 501-UFLC, QTY 1, Rx ONLY, STERILE R, Arthrex, Inc., Naples, FL Indicated for use in uni-compartmental knee arthroplasty as a result of: 1. Moderately disabling joint disease of the knee resulting from painful osteoarthritis or posttraumatic arthritis. 2. Correction of functional deformity. 3. Revision of previous unsuccessful uni-compartmental knee replacement or other procedure. 4. As an alternative to tibial osteotomy in patients with uni-compartmental osteoarthritis.. Recalled by Arthrex, Inc.. Units affected: 20 units.
Why was this product recalled?
Arthrex part number AR-501-UFLC, size 3, batch 10123297, has the incorrect part number AR-501 ¿UFRA, size 1 printed on the patient label inside the box.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on November 22, 2017. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-0095-2018.