Database updated: 27 October 2026
Safety Information
Medsafe Online Recall Database
Detail of Recall
| Type of Product: | Device |
| Medsafe Reference: | 18291 |
| Brand Name: | DePuy LCS Complete RPS Insert |
| Model: | All models |
| Affected: | All lots |
| Software version: | |
| Recalling Organisation: | Johnson & Johnson (NZ) Limited 13a Gabador Place Mt Wellington AUCKLAND 1060 |
| Contact Information: | 0800 922 638 |
| Manufacturer: | DePuy Orthopaedic Technology Inc |
| Brand Name: | DePuy LCS Complete RPS Femoral component |
| Model: | All models |
| Affected: | All lots |
| Software version: | |
| Recalling Organisation: | Johnson & Johnson (NZ) Limited 13a Gabador Place Mt Wellington AUCKLAND 1060 |
| Contact Information: | 0800 922 638 |
| Manufacturer: | DePuy Orthopaedic Technology Inc |
| Issue: | DePuy advises that when using the LCS Complete RPS Knee System the patella must be resurfaced. Failure to resuface the patella has been associated with a higher incidence of post operative patello-femoral pain potentially leading to a revision procedure. |
| Recall action type: | Alert |
| Recall action: | Manufacturer to issue advice regarding use |
| Level of recall: | Healthcare Professional |
| Date Commenced: | 7/4/2015 |
