Prosthesis, Knee, Patellofemorotibial, Semi-Constrained, Metal/Polymer, Mobile Bearing

Reports per year

Source: FDA adverse event reports by year received, 2012–2026. Reporting paused during the 2026 MAUDE-to-AEMS transition and has since resumed.

Recent recalls

• 2016-12-03TerminatedNonconforming Material/Component

  LCS Complete Knee Revision System VVC Insert Product Usage: LCS VVC Insert is used in Knee Revision Surgery

  DePuy Orthopaedics, Inc. is voluntarily recalling one lot of the LCS Complete Knee Revision System VVC Insert Small 22.5mm, due to the insert being manufactured outside of specifications, which prevents the insert from properly seating in the mating tibial tray.

• 2016-02-22TerminatedProcess control

  NexGen LPS Flex Option Femoral NexGen LPS Flex Precoat Femoral prosthesis, knee, patellofemorotibial, semi-constrained, metal/polymer, mobile bearing various sizes "" This device is indicated for patients with severe knee pain and disability due to: Rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, traumatic arthritis, polyarthritis. Collagen disorders, and/or avascular necrosis of the femoral condyle. Post-traumatic loss of joint configuration, particularly when there is patellofemoral erosion, dysfunction or prior patellectomy. Moderate valgus, varus, or flexion deformities. The salvage of previously failed surgical attempts or for a knee in which satisfactory stability in flexion cannot be obtained at the time of surgery. " CR-Flex and LPS-Flex porous coated femoral and tibial baseplate components may be used cemented or uncemented (biological fixation). CR-Flex HA/TCP porous coated femoral and tibial baseplate components may only be used uncemented. All other femoral, tibial baseplate and all-polyethylene patella components are indicated for cemented use only. " Specific uses with CR-Flex or LPS-Flex femorals: Provides increased flexion capability for patients who have both the flexibility and desire to increase their flexion range. The CR-Flex femoral, when used with 90-prefix NexGen CR articular surfaces, 00-prefix 10, 12 or 14 mm or 90-prefix 17 or 20 mm Prolong Highly Crosslinked Polyethylene CR articular surfaces, is designed for use with a functional posterior cruciate ligament and when load bearing range of motion (ROM) is expected to be less than or equal to 155 degrees. The LPS-Flex femoral, when used with the LPS-Flex articular surfaces, is designed for use with both cruciate ligaments excised and when load bearing ROM is expected to be less than or equal to 155 degrees. " Specific Uses with NexGen LPS or LCCK femorals: The LPS femoral is designed for use with both cruciate ligaments excised and when load bearing ROM is expected to be less than or equal to 130 degrees. The usage of the LCCK femoral is the same as the LPS with the exception that femoral bone loss can be accommodated by femoral stem extensions and augmentation. No varus/valgus constraint or other stability other than that provided by the NexGen LPS is provided when the LCCK femoral component is used with the LPS-Flex articular surfaces."

  LDPE bag containing the implant adheres to the highly polished implant surface.

• 2016-02-22TerminatedProcess control

  PRCT MIS CR MOB PLT prosthesis, knee, patellofemorotibial, semi-constrained, metal/polymer, mobile bearing various sizes This device is indicated for patients with severe knee pain and disability due to: Rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, traumatic arthritis, polyarthritis. Collagen disorders, and/or avascular necrosis of the femoral condyle. Post-traumatic loss of joint configuration, particularly when there is patellofemoral erosion, dysfunction or prior patellectomy. Moderate valgus, varus, or flexion deformities. The salvage of previously failed surgical attempts or for a knee in which satisfactory stability in flexion cannot be obtained at the time of surgery. " CR-Flex porous coated femoral components may be used cemented or uncemented (biological fixation). CR-Flex HA/TCP porous coated femoral components may only be used uncemented. All other femoral and tibial baseplate components are indicated for cemented use only. " CR-Flex Mobile articular surfaces are intended for use with a functional posterior cruciate ligament (PCL). UC-Flex Mobile articular surfaces are intended for use with an absent or deficient PCL. " Specific uses with CR-Flex femorals: Provides increased flexion capability for patients who have both the flexibility and desire to increase their flexion range. The CR-Flex femoral, when used with CR-Flex Mobile or UC-Flex Mobile articular surfaces, is intended for use when load bearing range of motion (ROM) is expected to be less than or equal to 155 degrees."

  LDPE bag containing the implant adheres to the highly polished implant surface.

• 2015-05-26TerminatedUnknown/Undetermined by firm

  LCS COMPLETE RPS Femoral Implants, various sizes and orientation. Knee prosthesis component for orthopedic surgery.

  The LCS COMPLETE RPS Knee System has higher rates of revision in Australia when the native patella is not resurfaced when compared to other unresurfaced PS implants. If the LCS COMPLETE RPS Knee System is implanted and the native patella is not resurfaced, the patient may experience patello-femoral pain, potentially requiring a secondary procedure.

• 2015-05-26TerminatedUnknown/Undetermined by firm

  LCS COMPLETE RPS inserts, various sizes. Knee prosthesis component for orthopedic surgery.

  The LCS COMPLETE RPS Knee System has higher rates of revision in Australia when the native patella is not resurfaced when compared to other unresurfaced PS implants. If the LCS COMPLETE RPS Knee System is implanted and the native patella is not resurfaced, the patient may experience patello-femoral pain, potentially requiring a secondary procedure.

• 2013-10-25TerminatedPackage design/selection

  NexGen CR-Flex Mobile Bearing Tibial Component 9 (Not distributed in the United States)

  The low density polyethylene (LDPE) bag used to package implants adheres to the highly polished surface of the devices.

• 2012-07-24TerminatedLabeling mix-ups

  Product is labeled in part: "***OPTETRAK RBK***TIBIAL TRAY***FINNED, CEMENTED***CoCr Alloy***SIZE 2F/1T***REF 260-04-21***Exactech Gainesville, FL 32653-1630***. The Exactech Optetrak RBK Total Knee System is indicated for use in skeletally mature individuals undergoing primary surgery for knee pain and disability due to rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, traumatic arthritis, polyarthritis, collagen disorders and/or avascular necrosis of the femoral condyle, post-traumatic loss of the joint configuration (particularly when there is patellofemoral erosion, dysfunction or prior patellectomy. Additionally, the Optetrak RBK Total Knee System is indicated for cases where revision of failed previous surgical attempts is necessary, if the knee can be satisfactorily balanced and stabilized at the time of surgery.

  Exactech, Inc. Gainesville, FL is recalling their Optetrak Cemented Trapezoid Tibial Tray, Size 1F/1T, 2F/1T and the Optetrak Rotating Bearing Knee Tibial Tray, Finned, Cemented Tibial Tray, Size 2F/1T. Both trays have the potential to be mislabeled.

• 2009-06-25TerminatedEmployee error

  Zimmer NexGen Complete Knee Solution Legacy Knee - Posterior Stabilized LPS-Flex Femoral Component Precoat, Size D left , sterile, Zimmer, Warsaw, IN; REF 00-5960-014-51.

  The implant surface may not have been polished adequately, which could result in increased wear and polyethylene debris generation.

• 2009-06-25TerminatedEmployee error

  Zimmer NexGen Complete Knee Solution Legacy Knee- Posterior Stabilized LPS-FLEX Femoral Component Option Size D Left, sterile, Zimmer, Warsaw, IN; REF 00-5964-014-51.

  The implant surface may not have been polished adequately, which could result in increased wear and polyethylene debris generation.

• 2009-06-25TerminatedEmployee error

  Zimmer NexGen Complete Knee Solution Legacy Knee- Posterior Stabilized LPS-FLEX Femoral Component Option Size G Left , sterile, Zimmer, Warsaw, IN; REF 00-5964-017-51.

  The implant surface may not have been polished adequately, which could result in increased wear and polyethylene debris generation.