Class II — Potential Health Hazard

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

Link OptiStem Rasp Handle-Used with the OptiStem Rasp to prepare Recalled by Waldemar Link GmbH & Co. KG (Mfg Site) Due to A crack in the weld of the rasp...

Date: July 26, 2023
Company: Waldemar Link GmbH & Co. KG (Mfg Site)
Status: Ongoing
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 Waldemar Link GmbH & Co. KG (Mfg Site) directly.

Affected Products

Link OptiStem Rasp Handle-Used with the OptiStem Rasp to prepare the femoral medullary canal for a knee prosthesis implant during a total knee arthroplasty surgical procedure Item Number: 17-5220/01

Quantity: 6 units

Why Was This Recalled?

A crack in the weld of the rasp handle may lead to a fracture of the frontal sleeve when the rasp is further impacted or extracted. The rasp remains intact. The rasp would need to be pulled out by a clamp leading to a prolongation of surgery or modified surgery

Where Was This Sold?

This product was distributed to 3 states: GA, IN, TX

Affected (3 states)Not affected

About Waldemar Link GmbH & Co. KG (Mfg Site)

Waldemar Link GmbH & Co. KG (Mfg Site) has 62 total recalls tracked by RecallDetector.

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