Events

Recall of Device Recall Columbus Tibia Plateau (component of the Columbus REVISION Knee System)

According to U.S. Food and Drug Administration, this recall involved a device in United States that was produced by Aesculap Implant Systems.

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
    61332
  • Event Risk Class
    Class 2
  • Event Number
    Z-1793-2012
  • Event Initiated Date
    2012-02-21
  • Event Status
    Terminated
  • Event Country
    United States
  • Event Terminated Date
    2014-01-15
  • Event Source
    USFDA
  • Event Source URL
    https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfres/res.cfm?id=107814
  • Notes / Alerts
    U.S. data is current through June 2018. All of the data comes from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, except for the category Manufacturer Parent Company.
    The Parent Company was added by ICIJ.
    The parent company information is based on 2017 public records.
  • Extra notes in the data
    Prosthesis, knee, patellofemorotibial, semi-constrained, cemented, polymer/metal/polymer - Product Code JWH
  • Reason
    During an internal quality inspection, the tibia plateau was found to be out of specification. there is a potential for misalignment between the tibia plateau and attachment of the extension stem.
  • Action
    Aesculap Implant Systems (AIS) initiated their recall of this product by first telephoning consignees and then on February 21, 2012 by sending an IMPORTANT RECALL NOTIFICATION letter dated February 21, 2012 to all consignees. The letter identified the affected product, problem and actions to be taken. The notification told consignees not to use the affected product and to return any stock to AIS (USA) promptly. For questions contact Scott Stephan at (610) 984-9239 or Christian Gabriel at (610) 984-9300.

Device

Device Recall Columbus Tibia Plateau (component of the Columbus REVISION Knee System)
  • Model / Serial
    NR068K, TIBIA PLATEAU, FIXED, T0; NR070K, TIBIA PLATEAU, FIXED, T0+; NR072K, TIBIA PLATEAU, FIXED, T1; NR072K, TIBIA PLATEAU, FIXED, T1+; NR073K, TIBIA PLATEAU, FIXED, T2; NR074K, TIBIA PLATEAU, FIXED, T2+; NR075K, TIBIA PLATEAU, FIXED, T3; NR076K, TIBIA PLATEAU, FIXED, T3+; NR077K, TIBIA PLATEAU, FIXED, T4; NR078K, TIBIA PLATEAU, FIXED, T4+; NR079K, TIBIA PLATEAU, FIXED, T5
  • Product Classification
    Orthopedic Devices
  • Device Class
    2
  • Implanted device?
    Yes
  • Distribution
    Nationwide Distribution including PA and TX.
  • Product Description
    Columbus Tibia Plateau (component of the Columbus REVISION Knee System) || Product Usage - The Columbus Revision Knee System is indicated for use in reconstruction of the diseased knee joint caused by osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, post-traumatic arthritis, the need to revise failed arthroplastics or osteotomies where pain, deformity or dysfunction persist, and for patients suffering from correctable valgus or varus deformity and moderate flexion contracture
  • Manufacturer
    Aesculap Implant Systems

Manufacturer

Aesculap Implant Systems
  • Manufacturer Address
    Aesculap Implant Systems, 3773 Corporate Pkwy, Center Valley PA 18034-8217
  • Manufacturer Parent Company (2017)
    Ludwig G. Braun Gmbh U. Co. Kg
  • Source
    USFDA