Class I — Serious Health Hazard

Serious health hazard — there is a reasonable probability that use of or exposure to this product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.

LPS Lower Extremity Dovetail Intercalary component. Intended for use in Recalled by DePuy Orthopaedics, Inc. Due to The LPS Lower Extremity Dovetail Intercalary component has...

Date: July 11, 2013
Company: DePuy Orthopaedics, Inc.
Status: Terminated
Source: FDA (Device)

What You Should Do

Stop using this product immediately. Do not consume, use, or distribute it.

Return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund. If you have questions, contact DePuy Orthopaedics, Inc. directly.

Affected Products

LPS Lower Extremity Dovetail Intercalary component. Intended for use in replacement of the mid-shaft portion of the femur.

Quantity: 58 U.S. / 39 OUS

Why Was This Recalled?

The LPS Lower Extremity Dovetail Intercalary component has the potential for fracture of the female component when exposed to certain physiological loads.

Where Was This Sold?

This product was distributed to 17 states: FL, GA, ID, KS, KY, MI, MO, NV, NY, NC, OH, OK, PA, TN, TX, VA, WA

Affected (17 states)Not affected

About DePuy Orthopaedics, Inc.

DePuy Orthopaedics, Inc. has 154 total recalls tracked by RecallDetector.

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Data sourced from the FDA (Device). Last updated March 26, 2026. View original report