PlainRecalls
FDA Devices Moderate Class II Terminated

REF 154235Oxford Fixed Bearing Partial Knee Cemented Lateral Tibia Size F3 ARCOM UHMWPE / CO-CR-MO Alloy Only for use in Lateral compartment Sterile R The Oxford Fixed Bearing Knee is a Partial knee replacement system consisting of a femoral component and a fixed bearing tibial component for use in the lateral compartment of the knee. The Oxford Fixed Lateral bearings are indicated for use in the lateral compartment and intended to be implemented with bone cement.

Reported: July 17, 2013 Initiated: June 7, 2013 #Z-1720-2013

Product Description

REF 154235Oxford Fixed Bearing Partial Knee Cemented Lateral Tibia Size F3 ARCOM UHMWPE / CO-CR-MO Alloy Only for use in Lateral compartment Sterile R The Oxford Fixed Bearing Knee is a Partial knee replacement system consisting of a femoral component and a fixed bearing tibial component for use in the lateral compartment of the knee. The Oxford Fixed Lateral bearings are indicated for use in the lateral compartment and intended to be implemented with bone cement.

Reason for Recall

Biomet investigation found the design of the tibial bearing creates the potential for anterior impingement between the bone and the poly bearing component in terminal extension.

Details

Recalling Firm
Biomet, Inc.
Units Affected
26
Distribution
Worldwide distribution: USA including NC, IN, PA, and OH; and countries of: Canada and Netherlands.
Location
Warsaw, IN

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
REF 154235Oxford Fixed Bearing Partial Knee Cemented Lateral Tibia Size F3 ARCOM UHMWPE / CO-CR-MO Alloy Only for use in Lateral compartment Sterile R The Oxford Fixed Bearing Knee is a Partial knee replacement system consisting of a femoral component and a fixed bearing tibial component for use in the lateral compartment of the knee. The Oxford Fixed Lateral bearings are indicated for use in the lateral compartment and intended to be implemented with bone cement.. Recalled by Biomet, Inc.. Units affected: 26.
Why was this product recalled?
Biomet investigation found the design of the tibial bearing creates the potential for anterior impingement between the bone and the poly bearing component in terminal extension.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on July 17, 2013. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-1720-2013.