Depuy Orthopaedics, Inc. Depuy brand LCS Complete metal backed patella, porocoat, STD; REF 1294-09-640. Recall
Check Your Product
According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Product
Depuy brand LCS Complete metal backed patella, porocoat, STD; REF 1294-09-640.
Brand
Depuy Orthopaedics, Inc.
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Lots 1831720, 1831721, 1837366, 1837367, 1840603, 1845651 and 1855830.
Products Sold
Lots 1831720, 1831721, 1837366, 1837367, 1840603, 1845651 and 1855830.
Depuy Orthopaedics, Inc. is recalling Depuy brand LCS Complete metal backed patella, porocoat, STD; REF 1294-09-640. due to There may be dissociation of the polyethylene from the baseplate because the inside diameter of the polyethylene articular bearing was manufactured to. Based on FDA medical device recall database.
Summary derived from FDA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by FDA
There may be dissociation of the polyethylene from the baseplate because the inside diameter of the polyethylene articular bearing was manufactured to an oversized condition.
Recommended Action
Per FDA guidance
Hospitals were notified via letter dated June 10, 2005 requesting that they quarantine product on hand and send in a response card to the firm.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) directly.
View official FDA recall noticePage updated: Jan 10, 2026