PlainRecalls
FDA Devices Moderate Class II Terminated

Signature TKA GDE/MDL Set 04-05 (Femur & Tibia) The Signature Patient-Specific Surgical Guides are intended to be used as part of the Signature Personalized Patient Care System. Lt is intended to be used as a guide during the surgical procedure for total and partial knee arthroplasty.

Reported: March 25, 2015 Initiated: February 4, 2015 #Z-1287-2015

Product Description

Signature TKA GDE/MDL Set 04-05 (Femur & Tibia) The Signature Patient-Specific Surgical Guides are intended to be used as part of the Signature Personalized Patient Care System. Lt is intended to be used as a guide during the surgical procedure for total and partial knee arthroplasty.

Reason for Recall

Images belonging to a different patient were used for the production of the patient specific surgical guide. The incorrect guide may cause a delay in surgery to accommodate the preparation and use of traditional instrumentation.

Details

Recalling Firm
Materialise N.V.
Units Affected
1 unit
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution to the Netherlands only.
Location
Heverlee

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
Signature TKA GDE/MDL Set 04-05 (Femur & Tibia) The Signature Patient-Specific Surgical Guides are intended to be used as part of the Signature Personalized Patient Care System. Lt is intended to be used as a guide during the surgical procedure for total and partial knee arthroplasty.. Recalled by Materialise N.V.. Units affected: 1 unit.
Why was this product recalled?
Images belonging to a different patient were used for the production of the patient specific surgical guide. The incorrect guide may cause a delay in surgery to accommodate the preparation and use of traditional instrumentation.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on March 25, 2015. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-1287-2015.