iBalance(R) UKA, Femoral Cemented, Size 3, Left Medial/Right LATERAL, REF AR 501-UFLC, QTY 1, Rx ONLY, STERILE R, Arthrex, Inc., Naples, FL Indicated for use in uni-compartmental knee arthroplasty as a result of: 1. Moderately disabling joint disease of the knee resulting from painful osteoarthritis or posttraumatic arthritis. 2. Correction of functional deformity. 3. Revision of previous unsuccessful uni-compartmental knee replacement or other procedure. 4. As an alternative to tibial osteotomy
Hazard
Arthrex part number AR-501-UFLC, size 3, batch 10123297, has the incorrect part number AR-501 UFRA, size 1 printed on the patient label inside the box.
What You Should Do
Arthrex sent an Urgent Medical Device Voluntary Recall letter on October 3, 2017. The letter requested the following: "Immediately discontinue use of these devices. In order to receive credit for the returned devices, please follow the steps below: 1) Review this notification and ensure affected personnel are aware of the contents. 2) Immediately identify and return all the indicated product/batch numbers you have in inventory. Call Arthrex Field Logistics Service at 1-866612-7899 for a returned goods authorization (RGA) and product return instructions. Email: FLS@Arthrex.com." Customers with questions were instructed to call Product Surveillance at 866-267-9138 or by email to commplaints@arthrex.com.
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Products
- Brand
- Arthrex, Inc.
- UPC
- batch 10123297
Units Affected
20 units