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FDA Devices Moderate Class II Terminated

Natural Knee II Revision Femoral Stem, 125mm, item 6215-12-185. packaged in configuration 803/791. Knee Prosthesis component.

Reported: July 8, 2015 Initiated: October 2, 2014 #Z-1948-2015

Product Description

Natural Knee II Revision Femoral Stem, 125mm, item 6215-12-185. packaged in configuration 803/791. Knee Prosthesis component.

Reason for Recall

Failed to meet established requirements for sterile barrier integrity due to a breach of the inner cavity. If the outer tray is compromised in addition to the inner tray a periprosthetic infection may occur. The risk associated with a periprosthetic infection is a revision or potential multi-stage revision to treat the infection.

Details

Recalling Firm
Zimmer, Inc.
Units Affected
352
Distribution
US Nationwide Distribution, including DC and the states of AL, AZ, CA, CO, FL, GA, IL, IN, KS, LA, MD, MI, MN, MO, MT, NC, ND, NJ, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI, and WY.
Location
Warsaw, IN

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
Natural Knee II Revision Femoral Stem, 125mm, item 6215-12-185. packaged in configuration 803/791. Knee Prosthesis component.. Recalled by Zimmer, Inc.. Units affected: 352.
Why was this product recalled?
Failed to meet established requirements for sterile barrier integrity due to a breach of the inner cavity. If the outer tray is compromised in addition to the inner tray a periprosthetic infection may occur. The risk associated with a periprosthetic infection is a revision or potential multi-stage revision to treat the infection.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on July 8, 2015. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-1948-2015.