Recall Z-2934-2026— 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 2026-07-06. It names one FDA 510(k) clearance: K143179. Product: Endo-Model, Replacement Set, Tibial Plateau, right/left, L, UHMWPE, CoCrMo, Rotating Hinge Item Number 15-0027/16. Reason: The affected Endo-Model replacement set for a Rotating Hinge tibial plateau incorrectly contains a Pure Hinge plateau. The incorrect plateau could lead to a prolonged or modified surgery as the plateau cannot be inserted and an alternative product would be needed. If the incorrect plateau were to be implanted, this is associated with increased risk of wear, which could result in a reduced standing time of the implant..
- Recalling firm
- Waldemar Link GmbH & Co. KG (Mfg Site)
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Ongoing
- Initiated
- 2026-07-06
- Firm location
- Norderstedt, Germany
510(k) clearances named in this recall
1 on FDA's recordK-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
Endo-Model, Replacement Set, Tibial Plateau, right/left, L, UHMWPE, CoCrMo, Rotating Hinge Item Number 15-0027/16
Reason for recall
The affected Endo-Model replacement set for a Rotating Hinge tibial plateau incorrectly contains a Pure Hinge plateau. The incorrect plateau could lead to a prolonged or modified surgery as the plateau cannot be inserted and an alternative product would be needed. If the incorrect plateau were to be implanted, this is associated with increased risk of wear, which could result in a reduced standing time of the implant.
Data sourced from openFDA. This site is unofficial and independent of the FDA.