{
  "meta": {
    "disclaimer": "Do not rely on openFDA to make decisions regarding medical care. While we make every effort to ensure that data is accurate, you should assume all results are unvalidated. We may limit or otherwise restrict your access to the API in line with our Terms of Service.",
    "terms": "https://open.fda.gov/terms/",
    "license": "https://open.fda.gov/license/",
    "last_updated": "2026-04-01",
    "results": {
      "skip": 0,
      "limit": 1,
      "total": 1
    }
  },
  "results": [
    {
      "status": "Terminated",
      "city": "Norderstedt",
      "state": "",
      "country": "Germany",
      "classification": "Class II",
      "openfda": {},
      "product_type": "Devices",
      "event_id": "81778",
      "recalling_firm": "Waldemar Link GmbH & Co. KG (Mfg Site)",
      "address_1": "Oststr. 4-10",
      "address_2": "",
      "postal_code": "N/A",
      "voluntary_mandated": "Voluntary: Firm initiated",
      "initial_firm_notification": "E-Mail",
      "distribution_pattern": "US Nationwide in the states of: FL, GA, IA, IN, KS, MI, MN, and TN.",
      "recall_number": "Z-0733-2019",
      "product_description": "LINK STEM with Microporous Surface MP Reconstruction Prosthesis, CEMENTLESS (Size XS-0, D: 12mm, L: 160mm), Reference Number 172-916/12    Product Usage:  The LINK¿ STEM with Microporous Surface MP¿ Reconstruction Prosthesis, CEMENTLESS System is indicated for patients with mobility-limiting diseases, fractures or defects which cannot be treated by conservative or osteosynthetic procedures. The LINK¿ STEM with Microporous Surface MP¿ Reconstruction Prosthesis, CEMENTLESS System is indicated for the following conditions:   Revision arthroplasty due to juxta-articular bone defects   Revision of loosened femoral prosthesis components involving extensive bone resorption of the proximal femur and widening of the medullary cavity or marked thinning of proximal femoral cortical bone   Revision of loosened femoral prosthesis components with periprosthetic/subprosthetic fracture   Deformed proximal femur due to fractures or osteotomies   Correction of bone deficiencies, e.g. due to tumors   Large post-revision and post-trauma segmental bone defects   Oncological and revision surgery from tibial to hip area (in conjunction with Endo-Model¿ SL Rotational and Hinge Knee Prostheses) The device is intended for cemented and cementless use.",
      "product_quantity": "11",
      "reason_for_recall": "The reaming guide and the guide rod can't be screwed into the intended depth. The reason for this is a reduced depth of the core hole in the stem. A reaming guide that is not screwed in completely may lead to a proximal preparation in the depth that is not sufficient and to a neck that can't be positioned correctly. The correct fit of the neck can't be verified by means of the guide rod.",
      "recall_initiation_date": "20181207",
      "center_classification_date": "20190114",
      "termination_date": "20191217",
      "report_date": "20190123",
      "code_info": "Lot numbers:  1435077  1515029  1718103  1435077  150401/0217  1734168  1726056  1718103  1734168  1515029",
      "more_code_info": ""
    }
  ]
}