Drug recall

Short tibial bearing MK4 - Std, STM, Catalog No. SMMLTB02. Knee prosthesis component.

FDA recall event 90836 · Class II · Howmedica Osteonics Corp.

Key facts

Event ID 90836
Recall numbers Z-1778-2022
Recalling firm Howmedica Osteonics Corp.
Product type Devices
Products Short tibial bearing MK4 - Std, STM, Catalog No. SMMLTB02. Knee prosthesis component.
Classification Class II
Status Ongoing
Voluntary or mandated Firm Initiated
Reason for recall A MK4 Tibial Bearing was supplied with the intention to mate with the Tibial Metal Casing in-situ. However, the device in-situ was a MK3 Tibial Metal Casing. The supplied MK4 tibial bearing was not…
Initiation date Aug 24, 2022
Report date Oct 5, 2022
City Mahwah
State NJ
Country United States
FEI number 3003070421

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  • 1–9 Products in this recall
  • 10–99 FDA inspections of this firm (FEI)

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