Events

Recall of DePuy LCS Complete 3-Peg Metal Backed Patella

According to New Zealand Medicines and Medical Devices Safety Authority, this recall involved a device in New Zealand that was produced by DePuy Orthopaedic Technology Inc.

What is this?

A correction or removal action taken by a manufacturer to address a problem with a medical device. Recalls occur when a medical device is defective, when it could be a risk to health, or when it is both defective and a risk to health.

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  • Type of Event
    Recall
  • Event ID
    16347
  • Event Initiated Date
    2014-03-05
  • Event Country
    New Zealand
  • Event Source
    NZMMDSA
  • Event Source URL
    https://medsafe.govt.nz/hot/Recalls/RecallSearch.asp
  • Notes / Alerts
    Data from New Zealand is current through July 2018. All of the data comes from the New Zealand Medicines and Medical Devices Safety Authority, except for the categories Manufacturer Parent Company and Product Classification.
    The Parent Company and the Product Classification were added by ICIJ.
    The parent company information is based on 2017 public records. The device classification information comes from FDA’s Product Classification by Review Panel, based on matches of recall data from the U.S. and New Zealand.
  • Extra notes in the data
    Recalling Organisation: Johnson & Johnson (NZ) Limited, 13a Gabador Place, Mt Wellington, AUCKLAND
  • Reason
    During routine inspection a dimensional discrepancy was observed that alters the mechanical lock between the polyethylene and the biteplate. due to this, we are advised that such implants had a higher risk of breakage of the polyethylene component or dissociation of the polyethylene articular surface from the baseplate.
  • Action
    Manufacturer to issue advice regarding use

Device

DePuy LCS Complete 3-Peg Metal Backed Patella

Manufacturer

DePuy Orthopaedic Technology Inc