Every recall we track for Waldemar Link GmbH & Co. KG (Mfg Site) — 65 in all — plus the complaints and injury reports the public filed about them.
Waldemar Link recalls Endo-Model replacement sets with incorrect Pure Hinge plateau that may require surgery changes and increase implant wear risk. Affected items have specific item numbers and lot codes.
Waldemar Link recalls Embrace Drill Towers with mixed-up article numbers in surgical instructions. Affected units have specific item numbers and lot numbers. Contact for remedy details.
Waldemar Link recalls Embrace Drill Tower Wedged (25mm) due to mixed-up article numbers in surgical technique documentation, which could lead to incorrect instrument usage during procedures.
Waldemar Link recalls Endo-Model Replacement Plateau (item 15-0027/16) due to potential screw detachment from the plateau. Affected units have specific serial numbers and UDI-DI codes.
Waldemar Link recalls Endo-Model Replacement Plateau (Item 15-0027/12) due to potential screw detachment from fracture. Affected units have specific serial numbers and UDI-DI codes.
Waldemar Link recalls Endo-Model Replacement Plateau (item 15-8521/11) due to potential screw detachment. Affected units have specific serial numbers. Contact for return instructions.
Waldemar Link recalls Endo-Model Replacement Plateau (Item 15-8521/09) due to potential screw detachment. Affected units have specific serial numbers. Contact for return instructions.
Recall of Endo-Model SL Connection Components with serial numbers 250925/0640-0696 and 251110/3288-3313 due to risk of plateau screw detachment causing implant failure.
Waldemar Link recalls Endo-Model Replacement Plateau (item 15-2836/11) due to potential screw detachment from plateau. Affected units have specific serial numbers. Contact for return instructions.
Waldemar Link recalls Endo-Model SL Connection Components with serial numbers 250925/0480-0504 and others due to potential plateau screw detachment causing implant failure.
Waldemar Link recalls Endo-Model Replacement Plateau (item 15-283:12) due to potential screw detachment from fracture. Affected units have specific serial numbers and item numbers.
Waldemar Link recalls Endo-Model Replacement Plateau (Item 15-0027/15) due to potential screw detachment from the plateau. Affected units have specific serial numbers and UDI-DI codes.
Waldemar Link recalls Endo-Model Replacement Plateau (item 15-8521/15) due to potential plateau screw detachment from the shaft. Affected units have specific serial numbers and were sold in 2025. Consumers should contact the manufacturer for details.
Waldemar Link recalls Endo-Model SL Connection Components with serial numbers 250513/2083-2108 and 251013/3245-3254 due to potential screw shaft fracture causing bushing detachment. Affected users should contact the manufacturer for details.
Waldemar Link recalls Endo-Model Replacement Plateau (item 15-8030/12) due to potential screw detachment from a fracture. Affected units have specific serial numbers. Contact for replacement.
Waldemar Link recalls Endo-Model Replacement Plateau (item 15-002:11) due to potential screw detachment from fracture. Affected units have specific serial numbers.
Waldemar Link recalls specific knee fusion nails due to a preassembled locking screw inserted from the wrong side, potentially causing improper joint alignment during surgery.
Waldemar Link recalls some LinkSymphoKnee Tibial Components with uncoated security screws. These components may not hold securely, risking joint instability. Affected units have specific serial numbers and REF numbers.
Waldemar Link recalls Plastic Trial Head Brown (7mm neck) due to inconsistent size and color labeling. Affected items have specific item numbers and serials. No action needed as labeling issue doesn't pose safety risk.
Waldemar Link recalls Prosthesis Head B (28mm, 7mm neck) due to inconsistent size labeling. Affected units have specific serial numbers and item numbers. Consumers should check their product details to determine if recalled.
Recall of Waldemar Link L-Shaped Femoral Augments with missing thread in preassembled screw. Affected items include specific sizes and models sold up to March 2025. Consumers should check item numbers and serial codes.
Waldemar Link recalls Distal Femoral Augment implants with missing thread screws. These implants (item numbers 880-300/11 to 880-309/22) were manufactured up to March 2025. The missing thread could cause improper fixation during surgery.
Recall of Waldemar Link Tibial Augment devices with missing thread in preassembled Femoral Augment screw. Affected items include specific sizes and models sold up to March 2025.
Waldemar Link recalls Posterior Femoral Augment implants with missing thread screws. These devices may not function properly during surgery. Affected items have specific item numbers and sizes.
Waldemar Link recalls specific Modular Stem cylindrical implants due to a mislabeled GTIN on cartons causing confusion with other products. No safety risk exists; this is a labeling error.
Waldemar Link recalls specific modular stem implants due to a mislabeled carton causing confusion with another product. No safety risk but requires checking product codes.
Waldemar Link recalls specific modular stem implants due to incorrect outer carton label GTIN causing confusion with other products. Affected units have Product Code 880-601/11 and Lot Numbers 1943294-1943297, 2049174.
Waldemar Link recalls specific neck segments due to label error showing size XXL instead of standard. All other details correct. Affected patients should verify product details to avoid incorrect use.
Waldemar Link recalls Endo Model M Tibial Components Modular Knee Prosthesis Systems with product codes 15-2814/01 to 15-8521/35. Blind screws may not loosen during surgery, prolonging procedures.
Waldemar Link recalls Endo Model SL Tibial Components with blind screws that cannot be loosened during surgery, potentially causing prolonged procedures. Affected units manufactured since June 1, 2022.
Waldemar Link recalls specific hip prosthesis stems due to potential misinterpretation of carton labels during surgery. Affected models include SPII Lubinus Hip Prosthesis Stem XL Neck cemented with certain product codes.
Waldemar Link recalls SPII Model Lubinus hip prosthesis stems due to potential misinterpretation of carton labels during surgery. Affected units have specific product codes; no immediate action required but clarification needed.
Waldemar Link recalls specific Lubinus long stem prosthesis models due to potential misinterpretation of carton labels during surgery. Affected units have unique product codes.
Waldemar Link recalls SPII Model Lubinus Long Stem Prosthesis XL Neck cemented implants due to potential misinterpretation of carton labels during surgery. Affected units have specific product codes.
Waldemar Link recalls Embrace Drill Tower surgical instruments due to mixed-up type descriptions (standard vs wedged) in product documentation.
Waldemar Link recalls Embrace Drill Tower Wedged (25mm) surgical instruments due to mixed-up type descriptions in the product manual, potentially causing confusion in surgical procedures.
Waldemar Link recalls specific E-Poly Liner models due to mislabeled packaging that could delay surgery for patients with hip issues. Affected units have item numbers 184-280/12 and lot numbers 2334253, 2325426.
Waldemar Link recalls a knee surgery guide due to mislabeled size causing potential inadequate bone removal during surgery. Affected units have specific product codes and serial numbers.
Waldemar Link recalls OptiStem Rasp Handles used in knee surgery due to potential crack causing surgery delays or modifications. Affected items have specific lot codes and item numbers.
Waldemar Link recalls MobileLink Acetabular Cup System with incorrect offset labeling. This may affect surgical implants for hip replacements. Affected units have specific UDI-DI and lot numbers.
Waldem:Link recalls LINK MP Monoblock Hip Stem Trial Size 23 for potential need for more force during removal, possibly prolonging surgery. Affected patients with mobility issues may need surgical adjustments.
Waldemar Link recalls LINK MP Monoblock Hip Stem trial instruments (Size 20) for patients with mobility issues. Increased force may prolong surgery due to impaction risks.
Waldem:Link recalls LINK MP Monoblock Hip Stem Trial Size 24 for potential increased force needed during removal, which may prolong surgery. Affected patients with mobility-limiting conditions should contact the manufacturer.
Waldemar Link recalls LINK MP Monoblock Hip Stem (Size 18) for potential increased force needed during removal, possibly prolonging surgery. Affected patients with mobility issues may need surgical adjustments.
Waldemar Link recalls LINK MP Monoblock Hip Stem (Size 21) for potential surgery prolongation due to increased removal force. Affected patients with mobility issues may need procedure adjustments.
Waldem:Link recalls LINK MP Monoblock Hip Stem (Sizes 14-25mm) for potential surgery prolongation due to increased removal force. Affected patients with mobility issues may need procedure adjustments.
Waldem:Link recalls LINK MP Monoblock Hip Stem (Size 16) for potential increased force needed during removal, possibly prolonging surgery. Affected patients with mobility issues or hip conditions may need surgical adjustments.
Waldemar Link recalls LINK MP Monoblock hip stem trial instruments (Size 15) due to potential increased force needed for removal, which may prolong surgery. Affected patients with mobility issues or hip conditions should contact the manufacturer.
Waldemar Link recalls LINK MP Monoblock Hip Stem (Size 22) for potential increased force needed during removal, possibly prolonging surgery. Affected patients with mobility issues or hip problems may need surgical adjustments.
Waldemar Link recalls LINK MP Monoblock Hip Stems (Sizes 14-25mm) for potential increased removal force during surgery, which may prolong procedures or require surgical adjustments.
Waldem:Link recalls LINK MP Monoblock Hip Stem Size 25 for potential increased force needed during removal, which may prolong surgery. Affected patients with mobility-limiting conditions should contact the manufacturer.
Waldemar Link recalls LINK MP Monoblock Hip Stem (Size 17) for potential increased force needed during removal, possibly prolonging surgery. Affected patients with mobility issues may need surgical adjustments.
Waldemar Link recalls LinkSymphoKnee Distal Femoral Augment Size 7-8 for potential wrong screw insertion during knee replacement surgery.
Recall of LinkSymphoKnee Distal Femoral Augment (Size 7-8) due to risk of improper screw insertion causing potential complications. Affected units include specific product codes and lot numbers.
Waldemar Link recalls orthopedic prosthesis tibial components with model numbers Small (W 16-2817/02), Medium (W 16-2817/05), and Large (W 16-2817/07) due to risk of blind screws that cannot be loosened during surgery, potentially prolonging procedures.
Waldemar Link recalls Endo Model Modular Femur and Tibia prostheses with blind screws that may not loosen during surgery, causing prolonged procedures. Affected models include X-Small, Small, Medium, and Large sizes.
Waldemar Link recalls Endo Model Modular Rotational Tibia prostheses (Small, Medium, Large) due to risk of blind screws not loosening during surgery, potentially prolonging procedures. Affected units have specific model numbers and serial dates.
Waldemar Link recalls specific orthopedic prosthesis models due to risk of blind screws that cannot be loosened during surgery, potentially prolonging procedures. Affected models include Small (W 16-2817/32), Medium (W 16-2817/35), and Large (W 16-2817/37).
Waldemar Link recalls a specific knee prosthesis segment due to potential failure to meet specifications. Affected units include the LINK Endo-Model Modular Knee Prosthesis System Femoral Segment, Size 4, Right with Item No. 15-2979/01.
Waldemar Link recalls a specific knee prosthesis segment due to potential failure to meet specifications. Affected units include the right femoral segment size 3 with item number 15-2973/05.
