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FDA Devices Moderate Class II Terminated

EVOLUTION MP TIBIAL BASE, REF ETPKN8SR, SIZE 8 RIGHT, TYPE PRIMARY, FIT CEMENTED, STYLE KEELED, STERILE R, Rx ONLY, MicroPort Orthopedics, Inc. Knee prosthesis component.

Reported: March 18, 2015 Initiated: February 2, 2015 #Z-1249-2015

Product Description

EVOLUTION MP TIBIAL BASE, REF ETPKN8SR, SIZE 8 RIGHT, TYPE PRIMARY, FIT CEMENTED, STYLE KEELED, STERILE R, Rx ONLY, MicroPort Orthopedics, Inc. Knee prosthesis component.

Reason for Recall

Some units of the EVOLUTION Tibial Base was affected by a casting tool issue which caused varying retaining wall thickness and keel offset in the finished product.

Details

Units Affected
17 units
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution - USA including AL, AZ, ID, KS, KS, MO, TX, IA, WV and Internationally to Canada and The Netherlands.
Location
Arlington, TN

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
EVOLUTION MP TIBIAL BASE, REF ETPKN8SR, SIZE 8 RIGHT, TYPE PRIMARY, FIT CEMENTED, STYLE KEELED, STERILE R, Rx ONLY, MicroPort Orthopedics, Inc. Knee prosthesis component.. Recalled by Microport Orthopedics INC.. Units affected: 17 units.
Why was this product recalled?
Some units of the EVOLUTION Tibial Base was affected by a casting tool issue which caused varying retaining wall thickness and keel offset in the finished product.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on March 18, 2015. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-1249-2015.