Linkbio Corp. LINK SLED Knee System: ENDO MODEL SLED TIBIAL COMP 9 MM X 45 MM Item Number: 15-2030/02 Recall
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According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Product
LINK SLED Knee System: ENDO MODEL SLED TIBIAL COMP 9 MM X 45 MM Item Number: 15-2030/02
Brand
Linkbio Corp.
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
UDI-DI: 04026575044061 All lot numbers within the labeled expiration date
Products Sold
UDI-DI: 04026575044061 All lot numbers within the labeled expiration date
Linkbio Corp. is recalling LINK SLED Knee System: ENDO MODEL SLED TIBIAL COMP 9 MM X 45 MM Item Number: 15-2030/02 due to Additional Label Warnings: Amendment / reinforcement of the Surgical Technique and future product training on the updated technique, due to early asep. Based on FDA medical device recall database.
Summary derived from FDA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by FDA
Additional Label Warnings: Amendment / reinforcement of the Surgical Technique and future product training on the updated technique, due to early aseptic loosening or increased wear of the implant caused by suboptimal positioning of the implant or inadequate cementing technique leading to an unsatisfactory surgical result, and in the worst case, intervention or revision earlier than expected
Recommended Action
Per FDA guidance
LinkBio issued Urgent Medical Device Correction letter on March 21, 2023 to US Distributors. Letter states reason for recall, health risk and action to take: Please take note of the amendment / reinforcement of the Surgical Technique and participate in future offering of product training on the updated technique. Two warnings have been added. No product return is required. Please respond using the attached Distributor Reply form to indicate your understanding of this Device Correction and of the need to follow the updated surgical technique. Attendance in future product training on the LINK SLED is required for continued use of the system. No action is required for devices which have already been implanted; continue with regular follow-up activities for patients who have received the LINK SLED knee system. All product lots of the above item numbers still within the labeled expiration date are in scope for this device correction. Waldemar Link GmbH & Co. KG is updating the surgical technique to incorporate the new warnings. The company will also be providing product training, through the LinkBio Medical Education team. Please contact LinkBio at 973-625-1333 or complaints@linkbio.com for any questions.
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