CLASS II Device recall · Reported 19 Mar 2014 · FDA Enforcement Report
REF 623411 L, S-rom Noiles Rotating Hinge, Femoral Rotating Hinge recalled
DePuy Orthopaedics is recalling REF 623411 L, S-rom Noiles Rotating Hinge, Femoral Rotating Hinge, distributed nationwide in the US. The recall was initiated on 24 Feb 2014 and the FDA has classified it as Class II.
Check your package
Stop using the device if the notice says to, and contact the manufacturer or your healthcare provider for the correction or replacement.
Recall details
- Recall number
- Z-1205-2014
- FDA event ID
- 67627
- Recalling firm
- DePuy Orthopaedics, Warsaw, IN
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 24 Feb 2014
- FDA classified
- 13 Mar 2014
- Reported
- 19 Mar 2014
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Reason category
- Sterility
- Device type
- Hip & Knee Implants
Timeline
| 24 Feb 2014 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 13 Mar 2014 | Classified by FDA | +17 days |
| 19 Mar 2014 | Published in enforcement report | +6 days |
Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.
Reason for recall
DePuy Orthopaedics has identified the potential for holes to develop in the inner and outer flexible pouches that form the sterile barrier for S-ROM¿ Noiles Rotating Hinge Femur with Pin devices. The outer carton and shrink wrap are intact. A package redesign is underway to resolve this issue. S-ROM Noiles Rotating Hinge Femur with Pin devices will remain in US Distributors inventory during the p
A sterility recall means a product that must be sterile, such as an injection or eye drop, may be contaminated. Using a non-sterile product can cause serious infection.
Product as listed by the FDA
REF 623411 L, S-ROM Noiles Rotating Hinge, Femoral Rotating Hinge Cemented (with Pin), Left, Small, Sterile R Qty 1 The S-ROM Hinged knee femoral component is used in revision surgeries when there is significant bone loss or ligament instability and additional support is needed. S-Rom femorals and inserts are brought into nearly every revision case as backup should the MCL become compromised during the procedure. If additional constraint is required the surgeon can use the S-ROM femoral and insert. S-ROM femorals are used in less than 10% of knee revision procedures, but are present almost all the time.
Where it was distributed
Worldwide Distribution - USA (nationwide) and Internationally to Canada, Australia, Austria, China, Czech Republic, Denmark, Dubai / UAE, Estonia, France, Germany, Hungary, Iberia, India, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Malaysia, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Pakistan, Poland, Portugal, Russia, Singapore, Slovenia, Spain, South Africa, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, United Kingdom, and Vietnam.
Questions about this recall
Is REF 623411 L, S-rom Noiles Rotating Hinge, Femoral Rotating Hinge recalled?
Yes. DePuy Orthopaedics recalled REF 623411 L, S-rom Noiles Rotating Hinge, Femoral Rotating Hinge on 24 Feb 2014. The recall is Class II and its status is Terminated. Recall number Z-1205-2014.
Why was it recalled?
DePuy Orthopaedics has identified the potential for holes to develop in the inner and outer flexible pouches that form the sterile barrier for S-ROM¿ Noiles Rotating Hinge Femur with Pin devices. The outer carton and shrink wrap are intact. A package redesign is underway to resolve this issue. S-ROM Noiles Rotating Hinge Femur with Pin devices will remain in US Distributors inventory during the p
Which lots are affected?
E1VHS4, 430482, 338164, 373256, 395802, 409578, 448220, 409582, 238688, 430483, 306508, 329330, 264451, 448222, 216275, 373255, 346439, 409580, 338165, 250929, 360638, D65FJ4, 216277, 395804, EJ7F14, 254740, 302815, FF8DW4, 314821, 464642, 338166, FA4FP4, FA4FT4, 238411LC, 464643, 278448, 409579, 464640, 395803, 088411LA, 308248, FF8DX4, 196411LA, 448227, C1VCE4, 402352, 346437, 366433, 238687, 172188, 329332, 250931, 464641, 216274, 302813, 295384, 264453, 337411LA, 120084, 236445, 289043, 329331, 308247, and 395806
Where was it sold?
Worldwide Distribution - USA (nationwide) and Internationally to Canada, Australia, Austria, China, Czech Republic, Denmark, Dubai / UAE, Estonia, France, Germany, Hungary, Iberia, India, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Malaysia, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Pakistan, Poland, Portugal, Russia, Singapore, Slovenia, Spain, South Africa, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, United Kingdom, and Vietnam.
What should I do if I have it?
Stop using the device if the notice says to, and contact the manufacturer or your healthcare provider for the correction or replacement.
What does Class II mean?
Class II means the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems, or the probability of serious harm is remote.
Read the official FDA notice · Source record retrieved 21 Sep 2026. The FDA describes openFDA data as unvalidated; the official notice takes precedence. This page reports the record and gives no medical advice.
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