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Encore Medical, Lp: 3DKNEE(TM) SYSTEM e+, tibial Insert, LEFT Sz 6 / 11mm, REF 391-11-706, QTY 01, The 3DKnee Insert HXL Tibial Inserts are manufactured from ultra high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) infused with pure liquid pharmaceutical grade alpha-tocopheral and then cross-linked to conform to ASTM F2695. This insert is intended to more closely match the kinematics of the knee, allowing some rotation along the medial condyle and increased congruency along the lateral condyle.

Recall number
Z-2658-2017
Recalling firm
Encore Medical, Lp
Product
3DKNEE(TM) SYSTEM e+, tibial Insert, LEFT Sz 6 / 11mm, REF 391-11-706, QTY 01, The 3DKnee Insert HXL Tibial Inserts are manufactured from ultra high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) infused with pure liquid pharmaceutical grade alpha-tocopheral and then cross-linked to conform to ASTM F2695. This insert is intended to more closely match the kinematics of the knee, allowing some rotation along the medial condyle and increased congruency along the lateral condyle.
Status
Terminated
Initiated
2017-05-31
Posted
not on file
Terminated
2021-01-08
Reason
Mis-pack. A size 6 Left 3DKnee Tibial Insert box and pouch contained a Size 8 right 3Dknee Tibial Insert.
Root cause
Packaging process control
Action
The firm, DJO Global, sent an "URGENT FIELD SAFETY NOTICE" dated 5/31/2017 by email to its consignees on 5/31/2017. The notice described the product, problem and actions to be taken. The consignees were instructed to do the following actions by June 16, 2017: pass notice on to all those within the organization or to any organization where the affected product has been transferred; contact customer service at 1-800-456-8696 to place a replacement order and obtain shipment information; return all affected devices; and complete, sign and return the Acknowledgment and Receipt Form by email to: Desiree.Wells@djoglobal.com. The Regulatory Affairs department will follow-up via phone and email with non-responding consignees. If you have any questions, please contact Sr. Director Regulatory Affairs by phone at (760) 734-3551 or by email at Neeta.Sharma@djoglobal.com.
Quantity
9 units
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution-US (nationwide) to states of: AL, TX, UT, and CA; and countries of: INDIA and GERMANY.
Lot, serial or model codes
Lot # 292G1910
510(k) numbers
["K091956"]
PMA numbers
not on file
Product code
JWH
Firm FEI
1000116912
Firm city
Austin
Firm state
TX
Firm country
not on file

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Published
2026-09-28
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