Reported Nov 19, 2014 · Terminated

GMK Intramedullary Extension Rod 100 mm is a rod to obtain correct leg alignment during total knee replacement. Rod to…

Medacta USA

Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.

What you should do

Stop using the affected lot and contact the recalling firm for the return or refund process. Check the FDA enforcement report for lot-level detail.

Firm contact: Medacta Usa · 1552 W Carroll Ave · Chicago, IL · 60607-1012

Is this the product you have?

  • GMK Intramedullary Extension Rod 100 mm is a rod to obtain correct leg alignment during total knee replacement. Rod to obtain correct leg alignment during total knee replacement.
Lot codes and dates
  • Model Number02.07.10.0162
Amount recalled
1 rod (US); 145 rods (global)

Where it was sold

Why it was recalled

Medacta has registered in its database 3 cases of breakage of the GMK Intramedullary Extension Rod 100 mm, code 02.07.10.0162.

This product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.

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Where this came from

Source: U.S. Food & Drug Administration (openFDA)

Read the FDA (openFDA device enforcement) notice

Notice updated May 7, 2015 · Data as of Sep 19, 6:12 PM UTC

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