Reported Aug 7, 2013 · Terminated
LPS Lower Extremity Dovetail Intercalary component. Intended for use in replacement of the mid-shaft portion of the…
DePuy Orthopaedics, Inc.
High riskUsing this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.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: DePuy Orthopaedics, Inc. · 700 Orthopaedic Dr · Warsaw, IN · 46582-3994
Is this the product you have?
- LPS Lower Extremity Dovetail Intercalary component. Intended for use in replacement of the mid-shaft portion of the femur.
- Lot codes and dates
- CATALOG NO. :
- Part Number1987-19-055
- and lot numbers130896, 132131, 132133, 209461, 209466, 219843, 232972, 295965, 310189, 336843, 349283, 352878, 374125, 379089, A1TAR1, A2AGN1, A2AGS1, A2AGT1, A2AGV1, B2VAL1, B43G11, B43G1A, B43G1B, B43G1C, B43G1D, B69HV1, B69HVA, BK1BB1, BW7DX1, BW7DX1A, E3SJD1, and EN4KJ1. In certain documentation, these alphanumeric lot numbers may appear with three zeros at the end (e.g. A1TAR1 may appear as A1TAR1000)
- Amount recalled
- 58 U.S. / 39 OUS
Where it was sold
Why it was recalled
Stop using this product now
The LPS Lower Extremity Dovetail Intercalary component has the potential for fracture of the female component when exposed to certain physiological loads.
Using this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.
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