Waldemar Link GmbH & Co. KG (Mfg Site) recalls LinkSymphoKnee Distal Femoral Augment - Tilastan - Size. 7-8, Lateral-Right/Medial-Left, 5mm-Intended for primary and…
Fixation screw was inserted through the wrong side of the augment (distal to proximal, as opposed to proximal to distal, which is the correct orientation).
Read the official notice →- Date
- 2023-07-12
- Country
- United States
- Brand
- Waldemar Link GmbH & Co. KG
- Product
- LinkSymphoKnee Distal Femoral Augment - Tilastan - Size. 7-8, Lateral-Right/Medial-Left, 5mm-Intended for primary and revision total knee…
- Classification
- Class II
- Units
- US Nationwide distribution in the states of AL, IL, IN, LA, GA, NV, TX.
- Category
- Drugs & medical
- Source
- FDA · Device
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