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High RiskFDAfda-Z-1249-2015STERILITY ISSUE

EVOLUTION MP TIBIAL BASE, REF ETPKN8SR, SIZE 8 RIGHT, TYPE PRIMARY, FIT CEMENTED, STYLE KEELED, STERILE R, Rx ONLY, MicroPort Orthopedics...

Units Affected
17
Recall Date
February 2, 2015
Issuing Agency
Hazard
Sterility Issue

FDA Recall Notice

Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) — official FDA notice for recall FDA-Z-1249-2015.

Some units of the EVOLUTION Tibial Base was affected by a casting tool issue which caused varying retaining wall thickness and keel offset in the finished product.

Corrective Action (per FDA)

Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) — official FDA notice for recall FDA-Z-1249-2015.

Recall terminated by FDA.

✅ What you should do

  1. Stop using the product if you own it.
  2. Check the model number, lot code, or sell-by date against the recall notice above.
  3. Contact Microport Orthopedics Inc. or the retailer where you bought it for a refund, replacement, or repair.
  4. For the most current official instructions, visit the FDA recall page.
  5. If you've been hurt by this product, report the incident to FDA.

Consumer Contact (per FDA)

Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) — official FDA notice for recall FDA-Z-1249-2015.

Microport Orthopedics INC.

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Microport Orthopedics Inc. Recall FAQ

Microport Orthopedics Inc. is the subject of a medical implants safety report: EVOLUTION MP TIBIAL BASE, REF ETPKN8SR, SIZE 8 RIGHT, TYPE PRIMARY, FIT CEMENTED, STYLE KEELED, STERILE R, Rx ONLY, MicroPort Orthopedics.... The notice was published on February 2, 2015 by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Approximately 17 units are potentially affected.