FDA Devices recall · Reported April 24, 2013
The Oxford Partial Knee; Oxford Knee Resection Procedure 3 Pack CEMENTED For use with Stryker System 5, System 4, System 2000 and EDH. Product Usage: For use with Stryker System 5, System 4, System 2000 and EDH. A set of three surgical saw blades is used to resect damaged cartilage and/or bone in an orthopedic reconstructive procedure such as a partial knee replacement. The set contains both oscillating blades for tissue resection along a small arc in a left/right or up/down direction, an
Biomet part # 506076, lot 928182 was received from Synvasive Technology containing the incorrect blade.
Synvasive Technology Inc recalled The Oxford Partial Knee; Oxford Knee Resection Procedure 3 Pack CEMENTED For use with St… - a moderate-severity action.
The Oxford Partial Knee; Oxford Knee Resection Procedure 3 Pack CEMENTED For use with St… was recalled by Synvasive Technology Inc in April 24, 2013. Reason: Biomet part # 506076, lot 928182 was received from Synvasive Technology containing the incorrect blade.. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #Z-1127-2013 with the FDA Devices before acting.
The recall
Synvasive Technology Inc issued this moderate-severity FDA Devices recall-Biomet part # 506076, lot 928182 was received from Synvasive Technology containing the incorrect blade..
- Moderate
- severity level
- Class II
- classification
- April 24, 2013
- reported
Sourced from official FDA Devices enforcement records. Verify recall #Z-1127-2013 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
Recall Insight
This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution scope (see Distribution below) directly affects the consumer exposure window and determines whether a recall remains regional or escalates into a nationwide advisory.
Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 6 from FDA Devices - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.
Medical Devices recalls over time
Where this recall sits in its category - 41,021 medical devices recalls on record
Of 88,244 recalls with an agency hazard classification, 19,068 are high severity, 64,652 moderate, and 4,524 low. A further 16,179 CPSC/NHTSA recalls have no agency class and are excluded from this split. This recall is classified moderate severity.
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Product description
The Oxford Partial Knee; Oxford Knee Resection Procedure 3 Pack CEMENTED For use with Stryker System 5, System 4, System 2000 and EDH. Product Usage: For use with Stryker System 5, System 4, System 2000 and EDH. A set of three surgical saw blades is used to resect damaged cartilage and/or bone in an orthopedic reconstructive procedure such as a partial knee replacement. The set contains both oscillating blades for tissue resection along a small arc in a left/right or up/down direction, and reciprocating blades for resection back and forth in a single plane.
Reason for recall
Biomet part # 506076, lot 928182 was received from Synvasive Technology containing the incorrect blade.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
| Severity class | Moderate (Class II) |
| Status | Terminated |
| Recall number | Z-1127-2013 |
| Date reported | April 24, 2013 |
| Date initiated | March 14, 2013 |
| Recalling firm | Synvasive Technology Inc |
| Firm location | El Dorado Hills, CA |
| Affected scope | 100 kits |
| Distribution | USA Nationwide Distributor including the state of IN |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Devices enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
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