FDAMarch 11, 2016device

TC-PLUS(TM), Primary Fixed Tibial Component VKS Right, SIZE 12 RIGHT, STERILE R, REF 12 000 028, S&N 7500283, Smith & Nephew Orthopaedics AG Product Usage: Tibial knee prosthesis

Official recall recorded by the U.S. Food & Drug Administration.

The hazard

The Affected Devices may contain a dimensional deviation that could potentially result in the surgeon being unable to seat the polyethylene (PE) Insert on the affected VKS tibial base plate during surgery.

What to do

FDA enforcement status: Terminated

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Recall history

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