PlainRecalls
FDA Devices Moderate Class II Ongoing

Link OptiStem Rasp Handle-Used with the OptiStem Rasp to prepare the femoral medullary canal for a knee prosthesis implant during a total knee arthroplasty surgical procedure Item Number: 17-5220/01

Reported: September 6, 2023 Initiated: July 26, 2023 #Z-2481-2023

Product Description

Link OptiStem Rasp Handle-Used with the OptiStem Rasp to prepare the femoral medullary canal for a knee prosthesis implant during a total knee arthroplasty surgical procedure Item Number: 17-5220/01

Reason for Recall

A crack in the weld of the rasp handle may lead to a fracture of the frontal sleeve when the rasp is further impacted or extracted. The rasp remains intact. The rasp would need to be pulled out by a clamp leading to a prolongation of surgery or modified surgery

Details

Units Affected
6 units
Distribution
IN,GA, TX
Location
Norderstedt, N/A

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
Link OptiStem Rasp Handle-Used with the OptiStem Rasp to prepare the femoral medullary canal for a knee prosthesis implant during a total knee arthroplasty surgical procedure Item Number: 17-5220/01. Recalled by Waldemar Link GmbH & Co. KG (Mfg Site). Units affected: 6 units.
Why was this product recalled?
A crack in the weld of the rasp handle may lead to a fracture of the frontal sleeve when the rasp is further impacted or extracted. The rasp remains intact. The rasp would need to be pulled out by a clamp leading to a prolongation of surgery or modified surgery
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on September 6, 2023. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-2481-2023.