FDA recall Z-0266-2018

Product

The GMK knee system: designed for cemented use in total knee arthroplasty. Sphere and Primary Inserts with part number ranges: 02.12.0110FL - 02.12.0620FL; 02.12.0110FR - 02.12.0620FR; 02.07.0110PSF - 02.07.0620PSF

Reason for recall

Medacta has observed a worldwide occurrence rate of post-operative insert screw back-out of approximately 0.1%. For this reason, we stress the importance of using the 3.5 Nm torque limiting driver if the screw is used, as directed in our surgical techniques.

Distribution

nationwide

Key facts

Status

Terminated

Initiation date

2017-10-24

Report date

2017-12-27

Termination date

2018-06-20

Voluntary/Mandated

Voluntary: Firm initiated

Location

Memphis, TN, United States

Primary source

https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/ires/index.cfm?Product=Z-0266-2018