PlainRecalls
FDA Devices Critical Class I Terminated

ADVANCE(R) II MODULAR TIBIAL BASE W/SCREWHOLES, Knee Tibial Base, REF KTTIHA41, SIZE 4+; SURFACE POROUS, HA COATED; FIT CEMENTLESS; USE W/ SIZE 4 FEMUR & SIZE 4 TIBIAL INSERT; CONTENTS, 1 EACH, STERILE R, Rx ONLY, MicroPort Knee Systems Total Knee Systems MicroPort Total Knee Systems are indicated for use in knee arthroplasty in skeletally mature patients with the following conditions: 1) noninflammatory degenerative joint disease including osteoarthritis, traumatic arthritis, or avascular necr

Reported: September 14, 2016 Initiated: June 21, 2016 #Z-2700-2016

Product Description

ADVANCE(R) II MODULAR TIBIAL BASE W/SCREWHOLES, Knee Tibial Base, REF KTTIHA41, SIZE 4+; SURFACE POROUS, HA COATED; FIT CEMENTLESS; USE W/ SIZE 4 FEMUR & SIZE 4 TIBIAL INSERT; CONTENTS, 1 EACH, STERILE R, Rx ONLY, MicroPort Knee Systems Total Knee Systems MicroPort Total Knee Systems are indicated for use in knee arthroplasty in skeletally mature patients with the following conditions: 1) noninflammatory degenerative joint disease including osteoarthritis, traumatic arthritis, or avascular necrosis; 2) inflammatory degenerative joint disease including rheumatoid arthritis; 3) correction of functional deformity; 4) revision procedures where other treatments or devices have failed; and treatment of fractures that are unmanageable using other techniques.

Reason for Recall

ADVANCE(R) HA Coated tibial bases are being recalled due to a higher than expected revision rate as a result of component loosening.

Details

Units Affected
77 units
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution only to Australia, Austria, France, Italy, Spain, and United Kingdom
Location
Arlington, TN

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
ADVANCE(R) II MODULAR TIBIAL BASE W/SCREWHOLES, Knee Tibial Base, REF KTTIHA41, SIZE 4+; SURFACE POROUS, HA COATED; FIT CEMENTLESS; USE W/ SIZE 4 FEMUR & SIZE 4 TIBIAL INSERT; CONTENTS, 1 EACH, STERILE R, Rx ONLY, MicroPort Knee Systems Total Knee Systems MicroPort Total Knee Systems are indicated for use in knee arthroplasty in skeletally mature patients with the following conditions: 1) noninflammatory degenerative joint disease including osteoarthritis, traumatic arthritis, or avascular necrosis; 2) inflammatory degenerative joint disease including rheumatoid arthritis; 3) correction of functional deformity; 4) revision procedures where other treatments or devices have failed; and treatment of fractures that are unmanageable using other techniques.. Recalled by MicroPort Orthopedics Inc.. Units affected: 77 units.
Why was this product recalled?
ADVANCE(R) HA Coated tibial bases are being recalled due to a higher than expected revision rate as a result of component loosening.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on September 14, 2016. Severity: Critical. Recall number: Z-2700-2016.