Severity
Moderate
FDA Devices recall · Reported March 19, 2014
DePuy Orthopaedics has identified the potential for holes to develop in the inner and outer flexible pouches that form the sterile barrier for S-ROM Noiles Rotating Hinge Femur wi…
DePuy Orthopaedics, Inc. recalled REF 623421 RS-ROM Noiles Rotating Hinge, Femoral Rotating Hinge Cemented (with Pin), Righ… — a moderate-severity action.
REF 623421 RS-ROM Noiles Rotating Hinge, Femoral Rotating Hinge Cemented (with Pin), Righ… was recalled by DePuy Orthopaedics, Inc. in March 19, 2014. Reason: DePuy Orthopaedics has identified the potential for holes to develop in the inner and outer flexible pouches …. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #Z-1208-2014 with the FDA Devices before acting.
The recall
DePuy Orthopaedics, Inc. issued this moderate-severity FDA Devices recall — DePuy Orthopaedics has identified the potential for holes to develop in the inner and outer flexible pouches ….
Sourced from official FDA Devices enforcement records. Verify recall #Z-1208-2014 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
This FDA Devices action (record #Z-1208-2014) was formally reported on March 19, 2014, with the manufacturer initiating the action on February 24, 2014. It is classified under Moderate severity (Class II), with a current status of Terminated. DePuy Orthopaedics, Inc. is listed as the recalling firm, operating out of Warsaw, IN. Federal records list the affected scope as 132.
The documented reason for this recall is: DePuy Orthopaedics has identified the potential for holes to develop in the inner and outer flexible pouches that form the sterile barrier for S-ROM Noiles Rotating Hinge Femur with Pin devices. The outer carton and shr… Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: Worldwide Distribution - USA (nationwide) and Internationally to Canada, Australia, Austria, China, Czech Republic, Denmark, Dubai / UAE, Estonia, France, Germany, Hungary, Iberia, India, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Malaysi…. Distribution scope 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.
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Severity
Moderate
Affected scope
132
Related Recalls
6
6 from same agency
REF 623421 RS-ROM Noiles Rotating Hinge, Femoral Rotating Hinge Cemented (with Pin), Right , X-Small, Sterile R Qty 1 The S-ROM Hinged knee femoral component is used in revision surgeries when there is significant bone loss or ligament instability and additional support is needed. S-Rom femorals and inserts are brought into nearly every revision case as backup should the MCL become compromised during the procedure. If additional constraint is required the surgeon can use the S-ROM femoral and insert. S-ROM femorals are used in less than 10% of knee revision procedures, but are present almost all the time.
DePuy Orthopaedics has identified the potential for holes to develop in the inner and outer flexible pouches that form the sterile barrier for S-ROM Noiles Rotating Hinge Femur with Pin devices. The outer carton and shrink wrap are intact. A package redesign is underway to resolve this issue. S-ROM Noiles Rotating Hinge Femur with Pin devices will remain in US Distributors inventory during the pa
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
| Severity class | Moderate (Class II) |
| Status | Terminated |
| Recall number | Z-1208-2014 |
| Date reported | March 19, 2014 |
| Date initiated | February 24, 2014 |
| Recalling firm | DePuy Orthopaedics, Inc. |
| Firm location | Warsaw, IN |
| Affected scope | 132 |
| Distribution | Worldwide Distribution - USA (nationwide) and Internationally to Canada, Australia, Austria, China, Czech Republic, Denmark, Dubai / UAE, Estonia, France, Germany, Hungary, Iberia, India, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Malaysia, Netherlands, New … |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Devices enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
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