PlainRecalls
FDA Devices Moderate Class II Terminated

FEM PRC LT M/RT L SML FEM PRC RT M/LT L SML FEM PRC LT M/RT L SML+ FEM PRC RT M/LT L SML+ FEM PRC LT M/RT L REG FEM PRC RT M/LT L REG FEM PRC LT M/RT L REG+ FEM PRC RT M/LT L REG+ FEM PRC LT M/RT L LGE FEM PRC RT M/LT L LGE FEM PRC LT M/RT L LGE+ FEM PRC RT M/LT L LGE+ " These devices are indicated for patients with: - Painful and/or disabling knee joints due to osteoarthritis or traumati

Reported: March 21, 2018 Initiated: November 29, 2017 #Z-1055-2018

Product Description

FEM PRC LT M/RT L SML FEM PRC RT M/LT L SML FEM PRC LT M/RT L SML+ FEM PRC RT M/LT L SML+ FEM PRC LT M/RT L REG FEM PRC RT M/LT L REG FEM PRC LT M/RT L REG+ FEM PRC RT M/LT L REG+ FEM PRC LT M/RT L LGE FEM PRC RT M/LT L LGE FEM PRC LT M/RT L LGE+ FEM PRC RT M/LT L LGE+ " These devices are indicated for patients with: - Painful and/or disabling knee joints due to osteoarthritis or traumatic arthritis. - Previous tibial condyle or plateau fractures with loss of anatomy or function. - Varus or valgus deformities. - Revision of previous arthroplasty procedures. " These devices are indicated for cemented use only. " The Zimmer Unicompartmental Knee System is designed for use when load bearing ROM is expected to be less than or equal to 155 degrees.

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?
FEM PRC LT M/RT L SML FEM PRC RT M/LT L SML FEM PRC LT M/RT L SML+ FEM PRC RT M/LT L SML+ FEM PRC LT M/RT L REG FEM PRC RT M/LT L REG FEM PRC LT M/RT L REG+ FEM PRC RT M/LT L REG+ FEM PRC LT M/RT L LGE FEM PRC RT M/LT L LGE FEM PRC LT M/RT L LGE+ FEM PRC RT M/LT L LGE+ " These devices are indicated for patients with: - Painful and/or disabling knee joints due to osteoarthritis or traumatic arthritis. - Previous tibial condyle or plateau fractures with loss of anatomy or function. - Varus or valgus deformities. - Revision of previous arthroplasty procedures. " These devices are indicated for cemented use only. " The Zimmer Unicompartmental Knee System is designed for use when load bearing ROM is expected to be less than or equal to 155 degrees.. 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-1055-2018.