CLASS II ONGOING Device recall · Reported 7 May 2025 · FDA Enforcement Report

Tibial Augment recalled by Waldemar Link GmbH & Co. KG

Waldemar Link GmbH & Co. KG (Mfg Site) is recalling Tibial Augment, distributed nationwide in the US. The recall was initiated on 3 Apr 2025 and the FDA has classified it as Class II.

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Lot, batch or date codesItem Number/UDI-DI: (1) 880-331/11 (04026575258192), (2) 880-331/12 (04026575258208), (3) 880-331/13 (04026575258215), (4) 880-331/21 (04026575258222), (5) 880-331/22 (04026575258246), (6) 880-331/23 (04026575258253), (7) 880-333/11 (04026575258260), (8) 880-333/12 (04026575258277), (9) 880-333/13 (04026575258284), (10) 880-333/21 (04026575258291), (11) 880-333/22 (04026575258307), (12) 880-333/23 (04026575258314), (13) 880-335/11 (04026575258321), (14) 880-335/12 (04026575258338), (15) 880-335/13 (04026575258345), (16) 880-335/21 (04026575258352), (17) 880-335/22 (04026575258369), (18) 880-335/23 (04026575258376), (19) 880-337/11 (04026575258383), (20) 880-337/12 (04026575258390), (21) 880-337/13 (04026575258406), (22) 880-337/21 (04026575258413), (23) 880-337/22 (04026575258420), (24) 880-337/23 (04026575258437), (25) 880-339/11 (04026575258475), (26) 880-339/12 (04026575258505), (27) 880-339/13 (04026575258529), (28) 880-339/21 (04026575258536), (29) 880-339/22 (04026575258543), (30) 880-339/23 (04026575258550); Applies to all lots of the LINK SymphoKnee Femoral Augments listed, manufactured up until 03/01/2025.

Quantity recalled1771 units

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-1702-2025
FDA event ID: 96643
Recalling firm: Waldemar Link GmbH & Co. KG (Mfg Site), Norderstedt
Classification: Class II
Status: Ongoing
Recall initiated: 3 Apr 2025
FDA classified: 30 Apr 2025
Reported: 7 May 2025
Type: Voluntary: Firm initiated
Customers notified by: E-Mail
Reason category: Other Reasons
Device type: Hip & Knee Implants

Timeline

3 Apr 2025	Recall initiated by company
30 Apr 2025	Classified by FDA	+27 days
7 May 2025	Published in enforcement report	+7 days

Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.

Reason for recall

The device was delivered with a preassembled Femoral Augment screw that was missing its thread.

Product as listed by the FDA

Tibial Augment; Item Numbers: (1) 880-331/11 (Sz. 1-2 - cemented x-sm), (2) 880-331/12 (Sz. 1-2 - cemented sm), (3) 880-331/13 (Sz. 1-2 - cemented md), (4) 880-331/21 (Sz. 1-2 - cemented lg), (5) 880-331/22 (Sz. 1-2 - cemented x-lg), (6) 880-331/23 (Sz. 1-2 - cemented xx-lg), (7) 880-333/11 (Sz. 3-4 - cemented x-sm), (8) 880-333/12 (Sz. 3-4 - cemented sm), (9) 880-333/13 (Sz. 3-4 - cemented md), (10) 880-333/21 (Sz. 3-4 - cemented lg), (11) 880-333/22 (Sz. 3-4 - cemented x-lg), (12) 880-333/23 (Sz. 3-4 - cemented xx-lg), (13) 880-335/11 (Sz. 5-6 - cemented x-sm), (14) 880-335/12 (Sz. 5-6 - cemented sm), (15) 880-335/13 (Sz. 5-6 - cemented md), (16) 880-335/21 (Sz. 5-6 - cemented lg), (17) 880-335/22 (Sz. 5-6 - cemented lg), (18) 880-335/23 (Sz. 5-6 - cemented xx-lg), (19) 880-337/11 (Sz. 7-8 - cemented x-sm), (20) 880-337/12 (Sz. 5-6 - cemented sm), (21) 880-337/13 (Sz. 7-8 - cemented md), (22) 880-337/21 (Sz. 7-8 - cemented lg), (23) 880-337/22 (Sz. 7-8 - cemented x-lg), (24) 880-337/23 (Sz. 7-8 - cemented xx-lg), (25) 880-339/11 (Sz. 9-10 - cemented x-sm), (26) 880-339/12 (Sz. 9-10 - cemented sm), (27) 880-339/13 (Sz. 9-10 - cemented md), (28) 880-339/21 (Sz. 9-10 - cemented lg), (29) 880-339/22 (Sz. 9-10 - cemented x-lg), (30) 880-339/23 (Sz. 9-10 - cemented xx-lg);

Where it was distributed

US Nationwide distribution in the states of AL, AZ, CA, CO, FL, GA, IN, IL, KS, LA, MD, MO, NV, OH, TX, VA, WI.

Nationwide Alabama Arizona California Colorado Florida Georgia Illinois Indiana Kansas Louisiana Maryland Missouri Nevada Ohio Texas Virginia Wisconsin

Questions about this recall

Is Tibial Augment recalled?

Yes. Waldemar Link GmbH & Co. KG (Mfg Site) recalled Tibial Augment on 3 Apr 2025. The recall is Class II and its status is Ongoing. Recall number Z-1702-2025.

Why was it recalled?

The device was delivered with a preassembled Femoral Augment screw that was missing its thread.

Which lots are affected?

Item Number/UDI-DI: (1) 880-331/11 (04026575258192), (2) 880-331/12 (04026575258208), (3) 880-331/13 (04026575258215), (4) 880-331/21 (04026575258222), (5) 880-331/22 (04026575258246), (6) 880-331/23 (04026575258253), (7) 880-333/11 (04026575258260), (8) 880-333/12 (04026575258277), (9) 880-333/13 (04026575258284), (10) 880-333/21 (04026575258291), (11) 880-333/22 (04026575258307), (12) 880-333/23 (04026575258314), (13) 880-335/11 (04026575258321), (14) 880-335/12 (04026575258338), (15) 880-335/13 (04026575258345), (16) 880-335/21 (04026575258352), (17) 880-335/22 (04026575258369), (18) 880-335/23 (04026575258376), (19) 880-337/11 (04026575258383), (20) 880-337/12 (04026575258390), (21) 880-337/13 (04026575258406), (22) 880-337/21 (04026575258413), (23) 880-337/22 (04026575258420), (24) 880-337/23 (04026575258437), (25) 880-339/11 (04026575258475), (26) 880-339/12 (04026575258505), (27) 880-339/13 (04026575258529), (28) 880-339/21 (04026575258536), (29) 880-339/22 (04026575258543), (30) 880-339/23 (04026575258550); Applies to all lots of the LINK SymphoKnee Femoral Augments listed, manufactured up until 03/01/2025.

Where was it sold?

US Nationwide distribution in the states of AL, AZ, CA, CO, FL, GA, IN, IL, KS, LA, MD, MO, NV, OH, TX, VA, WI.

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.

Reported	Class	Recall	Company	Reason	Where
19 Aug 2026Device	CLASS II	Endo-Model, Replacement Set, Tibial Plateau, right/left, L, Uhmwpe recalled	Waldemar Link GmbH & Co. KG (Mfg Site)	Lead & Heavy Metals	IN
1 Apr 2026Device	CLASS II	Embrace Drill Tower, Standard/Lateral recalled	Waldemar Link GmbH & Co. KG (Mfg Site)	Other	15 states
1 Apr 2026Device	CLASS II	Embrace Drill Tower, Wedged recalled by Waldemar Link GmbH & Co. KG	Waldemar Link GmbH & Co. KG (Mfg Site)	Other	15 states
18 Mar 2026Device	CLASS II	Endo-Model Replacement Plateau; Item Number: 15-0027/16 recalled	Waldemar Link GmbH & Co. KG (Mfg Site)	Other	Nationwide
18 Mar 2026Device	CLASS II	Endo-Model Replacement Plateau; Item Number: 15-0027/12 recalled	Waldemar Link GmbH & Co. KG (Mfg Site)	Other	Nationwide

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2 Sep 2026Device	CLASS II	Medline convenience kits labeled as: Femoral Pack, Medline Kit recalled	Medline Industries	Other	Nationwide
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12 Aug 2026Device	CLASS II	U2 Total Knee System Femoral offset bushing recalled	United Orthopedic	Device Malfunction	Nationwide