Plus Orthopedics 17 mm thickness only of a polyethelene insert, which sits on the top of a metal component tibial implant. Part of the ''RT/RT Modular'' total knee replacement. Recall
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According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Product
17 mm thickness only of a polyethelene insert, which sits on the top of a metal component tibial implant. Part of the ''RT/RT Modular'' total knee replacement.
Brand
Plus Orthopedics
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Plus Orthopedics is recalling 17 mm thickness only of a polyethelene insert, which sits on the top of a metal component tibial imp due to Plastic insert over articular surface of knee joint replacement may become dislodged.. Based on FDA medical device recall database.
Summary derived from FDA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by FDA
Plastic insert over articular surface of knee joint replacement may become dislodged.
Recommended Action
Per FDA guidance
Firm telephoned each distributor to ensure that devices were not used in upcoming surgeries on 8/1 or 8/26/2003.
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For complete details and official instructions, check the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) directly.
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As reported by FDA
AZ, ID, TX
Page updated: Jan 10, 2026