Medacta Usa: Medical Device Recall in 2014 - (Recall #: Z-0202-2015)

Updated on March 25, 2026.

See the recall detail below. You can also see other recalls from the same firm in 2014.

Data Source: FDA.

Product Description:

GMK Intramedullary Extension Rod 100 mm is a rod to obtain correct leg alignment during total knee replacement. Rod to obtain correct leg alignment during total knee replacement.

Product Classification:

Class II

Date Initiated: September 22, 2014

Date Posted: November 19, 2014

Recall Number: Z-0202-2015

Event ID: 69493

Reason for Recall:

Medacta has registered in its database 3 cases of breakage of the GMK Intramedullary Extension Rod 100 mm, code 02.07.10.0162.

Status: Terminated

Product Quantity: 1 rod (US); 145 rods (global)

Code Information:

Model Number: 02.07.10.0162

Distribution Pattern:

Worldwide Distribution - US including OH and Internationally to Australia, Austria, Belgium, France, Germany, Greece, Italy, Japan, Portugal, South Africa, Spain, and Switzerland.

Voluntary or Mandated:

Voluntary: Firm initiated