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LCS COMPLETE RPS inserts, various sizes. Knee prosthesis component for orthopedic surgery.

FDA Device Recall #Z-1673-2015 — Class II — March 4, 2015

Recall Summary

Recall Number Z-1673-2015
Classification Class II — Moderate risk
Date Initiated March 4, 2015
Status Terminated
Voluntary Voluntary: Firm initiated

Recalling Firm

Firm DePuy Orthopaedics, Inc.
Location Warsaw, IN
Product Type Devices
Quantity 28,732

Product Description

LCS COMPLETE RPS inserts, various sizes. Knee prosthesis component for orthopedic surgery.

Reason for Recall

The LCS COMPLETE RPS Knee System has higher rates of revision in Australia when the native patella is not resurfaced when compared to other unresurfaced PS implants. If the LCS COMPLETE RPS Knee System is implanted and the native patella is not resurfaced, the patient may experience patello-femoral pain, potentially requiring a secondary procedure.

Distribution Pattern

Worldwide Distribution-US (nationwide) and the countries of CANADA, AUSTRALIA, AUSTRIA, BELGIUM, UK, FRANCE, GREECE, IRELAND, ISRAEL, ITALY, KOREA, LUXEMBOURG, MALAYSIA, NETHERLANDS, NEW ZEALAND, NORWAY, SOUTH AFRICA, SWITZERLAND, THAILAND.

Lot / Code Information

All Lots. Catalog numbers: 129416110 129416112 129416115 129416117 129416120 129416122 129416125 129416210 129416212 129416215 129416217 129416220 129416222 129416225 129416310 129416312 129416315 129416317 129416320 129416322 129416325 129416410 129416412 129416415 129416417 129416420 129416422 129416425 129416510 129416512 129416515 129416517 129416520 129416522 129416525 129416610 129416612 129416615 129416617 129416620 129416622 129416625 129416710 129416712 129416715 129416717 129416720 129416722 129416725 129417110 129417112 129417115 129417117 129417120 129417122 129417125 129417210 129417212 129417215 129417217 129417220 129417222 129417225 129417310 129417312 129417315 129417317 129417320 129417322 129417325 129417410 129417412 129417415 129417417 129417420 129417422 129417425 129417510 129417512 129417515 129417517 129417520 129417522 129417525 129417610 129417612 129417615 129417617 129417620 129417622 129417625 129417710 129417712 129417715 129417717 129417720 129417722 129417725 129495410 129495412 129495415 129495417 129495420 129495510 129495512 129495515 129495517 129495520 129495610 129495612 129495615 129495617 129495620

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Frequently Asked Questions

Contact your healthcare provider and the device manufacturer immediately. Check whether your specific model number and lot number are included in the recall scope. For external devices, stop using the affected product and arrange a replacement. For implanted devices, do not panic — removal is typically not required unless the risk assessment clearly indicates it. Your physician will guide you based on your individual clinical situation and the FDA's recommended actions. Report any adverse effects you may have experienced to FDA MedWatch at 1-800-FDA-1088.

Class I recalls indicate a reasonable probability of serious adverse health consequences or death from the defect. Class II recalls involve products that may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or where serious consequences are remote. Class III recalls cover products not likely to cause any adverse health consequences, typically involving technical regulatory violations. The classification guides urgency — Class I recalls require immediate action, while Class III may simply involve returning a product or acknowledging a labeling change. Always read the specific recall notice for recommended patient actions.

Report problems with medical devices to the FDA through MedWatch at 1-800-FDA-1088 or online at FDA.gov/safety/medwatch. Healthcare facilities are required by law to report device-related serious injuries and deaths. Patients and consumers can also report voluntarily. Include the device name, manufacturer, model number, and a description of the problem and any patient outcome. Reports from patients and clinicians help the FDA identify emerging safety signals and may trigger investigations that lead to recalls of dangerous devices.

What Should You Do?

Stop using this device if you are affected by this recall. Contact your healthcare provider and the manufacturer immediately for guidance. Report adverse events to FDA MedWatch.

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