DePuy recalls Specialist 2 Distal Femoral Cutting Blocks (part 966115) that won't connect to the Specialist 2 Locating Outrigger, making them unusable in surgery.
The device will not connect to the Specialist 2 Locating Outrigger which renders them unusable in surgery.
DePuy is recalling Specialist 2 Distal Femoral Cutting Blocks (part 966115) because they won't connect to the Specialist 2 Locating Outrigger, rendering them unusable in surgery. This affects surgeons using the product during orthopedic procedures.
The cutting blocks will not connect to the Specialist 2 Locating Outrigger, which is required for the device to function properly during surgery. Without this connection, the cutting blocks become unusable in surgical settings.
Surgeons who use the Specialist 2 Distal Femoral Cutting Blocks for orthopedic procedures are affected. The risk is highest for medical professionals relying on this device during surgery.
Check for the part code 966115 on the cutting block. The affected lots are SO2040929, SO2040602, and SO2037408, but none were distributed in the US.
Identify the lot number on the cutting block to determine if it's affected (SO2040929, SO2040602, or SO2037408).
No, the affected lots were not distributed in the US.
The device will not connect to the Specialist 2 Locating Outrigger, rendering it unusable in surgery.
The recall record does not specify a remedy, so contact DePuy Orthopaedics directly for guidance.
We’ve drafted a message you can send DePuy to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-1169-2020 — DePuy DePuy Hello, I own a DePuy that is covered by recall Z-1169-2020 from DePuy. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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