ZIMMER PATELLA FEMORAL JOINT¿ Osteoarthritis, traumatic arthritis, polyarthritis, and/or severe chondrocalcinosis of the patellofemoral joint.
Reported: March 21, 2018 Initiated: November 29, 2017 #Z-1053-2018
Product Description
ZIMMER PATELLA FEMORAL JOINT¿ Osteoarthritis, traumatic arthritis, polyarthritis, and/or severe chondrocalcinosis of the patellofemoral joint.
Reason for Recall
The LDPE bag packaging for various highly polished hip and knee implants may adhere to the highly polished surface, leaving residue or material from the LDPE bag on the implant after it is removed from the bag.
Details
- Recalling Firm
- Zimmer Biomet, Inc.
- Units Affected
- 13,227 in total
- Distribution
- Worldwide Distribution: US (nationwide) and countries of: Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Bolivia, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, Ecuador, El Salvador, India, Japan, Malaysia, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Panama, Seoul-Korea, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand, and UAE.
- Location
- Warsaw, IN
Frequently Asked Questions
What product was recalled? ▼
ZIMMER PATELLA FEMORAL JOINT¿ Osteoarthritis, traumatic arthritis, polyarthritis, and/or severe chondrocalcinosis of the patellofemoral joint.. Recalled by Zimmer Biomet, Inc.. Units affected: 13,227 in total.
Why was this product recalled? ▼
The LDPE bag packaging for various highly polished hip and knee implants may adhere to the highly polished surface, leaving residue or material from the LDPE bag on the implant after it is removed from the bag.
Which agency issued this recall? ▼
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on March 21, 2018. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-1053-2018.
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