Recall record at a glance
| Official record | Z-0837-2016 |
|---|---|
| Category | Medical Device Recalls |
| Classification | Class II |
| FDA record status | Terminated |
| Recalling firm | Zimmer Biomet, Inc. |
| Report date | Mar 2, 2016 |
| Recall initiation date | Jan 11, 2016 |
| Quantity | 5103 |
| Location | Warsaw, IN, United States |
Official product description
Gender PFJ FEMORAL COMP, prosthesis, knee, patello/femorotibial, semi-constrained, uncemented, porous, coated, polymer/metal/polymer various sizes " Osteoarthritis, traumatic arthritis, polyarthritis, and/or severe chondrocalcinosis of the patellofemoral joint. The salvage of previously failed surgical attempts (e.g., arthroscopy, lateral release, cartilage transplantation). History of patellar dislocation or patella fracture. Dysplasia-induced degeneration. This device is intended for cemented use only."
Why the product was recalled
LDPE bag containing the implant adheres to the highly polished implant surface.
Distribution information
Worldwide Distribution - US (nationwide) and Internationally to ARGENTINA AUSTRALIA AUSTRIA BARBADOS BELGIUM BERMUDA BOLIVIA BRAZIL CARIBBEAN CHILE CHINA COLOMBIA COST RICA DENMARK DOMINICAN REPUBLIC DORAL FL ECUADOR EL SALVADOR ENGLAND FRANCE GERMANY GUATEMALA HONDURAS HONG KONG INDIA ISRAEL ITALY JAMAICA JAPAN KOREA MALAYSIA MEXICO NEW ZEALAND NICARAGUA PANAMA PERU SINGAPORE SPAIN SWEDEN SWITZERLAND TAIWAN THAILAND VENEZUELA WEST INDIES Canary Islands Croatia Cyprus Czech Republic Canada
How to read the classification
FDA Class II indicates a situation in which use of or exposure to the product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or where the probability of serious consequences is remote. The classification shown here comes from the FDA record.
Additional record details
Recall type: Voluntary: Firm initiated. Initial notification: Letter.
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