PlainRecalls
FDA Devices Moderate Class II Terminated

Signature Patient-Specific Surgical Guides; patient specific instruments used as a guide during surgical procedure for total and partial knee arthroplasty. Part of the Signature Personalized Patient Care System.

Reported: November 4, 2015 Initiated: September 23, 2015 #Z-0162-2016

Product Description

Signature Patient-Specific Surgical Guides; patient specific instruments used as a guide during surgical procedure for total and partial knee arthroplasty. Part of the Signature Personalized Patient Care System.

Reason for Recall

Potential inaccuracies in the alignment of the guides. Surgery was inaccurately planned because the patient image data was incorrectly processed.

Details

Recalling Firm
Materialise N.V.
Units Affected
4
Distribution
Distributed in MI, ID, TX, and in France.
Location
Heverlee, N/A

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
Signature Patient-Specific Surgical Guides; patient specific instruments used as a guide during surgical procedure for total and partial knee arthroplasty. Part of the Signature Personalized Patient Care System.. Recalled by Materialise N.V.. Units affected: 4.
Why was this product recalled?
Potential inaccuracies in the alignment of the guides. Surgery was inaccurately planned because the patient image data was incorrectly processed.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on November 4, 2015. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-0162-2016.