Recall Z-2345-2023— Waldemar Link GmbH & Co. KG (Mfg Site)

Class II · Ongoing

Class II FDA medical device recall by Waldemar Link GmbH & Co. KG (Mfg Site), initiated 2023-07-03. It names one FDA 510(k) clearance: K183141. Product: LINK MP Monoblock Hip Stem, Trial Stem Instruments, Size 14-Indicated for patients with Mobility-limiting diseases, fractures or defects of the hip joint or proximal femur. Item Number: 136-114/00. Reason: Increased force may be required to remove the LINK MP Monoblock trial hip stem (Sizes 14mm - 25mm),after impaction. Potential for prolongation of surgery or the surgical procedure may have to be modified due to this issue.

Recalling firm
Waldemar Link GmbH & Co. KG (Mfg Site)
Classification
Class II
Status
Ongoing
Initiated
2023-07-03
Firm location
Norderstedt, N/A, Germany

510(k) clearances named in this recall

1 on FDA's record

K-numbers as listed on FDA's Recall Enterprise System record for this event (openFDA device/recall k_numbers). The recall may also cover devices cleared under other submissions not named here.

Product description

LINK MP Monoblock Hip Stem, Trial Stem Instruments, Size 14-Indicated for patients with Mobility-limiting diseases, fractures or defects of the hip joint or proximal femur. Item Number: 136-114/00

Reason for recall

Increased force may be required to remove the LINK MP Monoblock trial hip stem (Sizes 14mm - 25mm),after impaction. Potential for prolongation of surgery or the surgical procedure may have to be modified due to this issue

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