Class II — Potential Health Hazard

Potential health hazard — use of or exposure to this product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences.

Specialist 2 IM Rod Recalled by DePuy Orthopaedics, Inc. Due to Potential for the IM rod to break, leaving...

Date: February 5, 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

Specialist 2 IM Rod, Non-Sterile and associated Surgical Techniques: Sigma HP Instruments Classic Surgical Technique,0612-89-510 Sigma HP Instruments Balanced Surgical Technique, 0612-88-510 Sigma HP Instruments Fixed Reference Surgical Technique, 0612-87-510 PFC Sigma Knee Systems Primary Cruciate-Retaining & Cruciate-Substituting Procedure Surgical Technique,SP2-007 Product Usage: The SP2 IM Rod is used in both primary and revision Sigma knee procedures to align the femoral locating device and distal femoral cutting block. It is also used with the IM tibial resection. This rod is included in both the SP2 and HP instrument kits.

Quantity: 4000; 2600 in USA

Why Was This Recalled?

Potential for the IM rod to break, leaving fragments in the patient. Surgical Techniques guidance has been updated until design changes can be made to reduce likelihood of potential failure.

Where Was This Sold?

This product was distributed nationwide across all 50 states.

Affected (51 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