Z-1262-2014 Class II Terminated

Recalled by Zimmer, Inc. — Warsaw, IN

FDA device recall Z-1262-2014 was initiated by Zimmer, Inc. on Feb 25, 2014 and is designated Class II. Reason for recall: A complaint was received for a discolored All Poly Tibia. Root cause analysis found that the discoloration was the result of free radical oxidation. The oxidation process was advanced prematurely as… The recall status is terminated (terminated Mar 24, 2015). Affected quantity: 3638 units.

Recall Details

Product Type
Devices
Report Date
Mar 26, 2014
Initiation Date
Feb 25, 2014
Termination Date
Mar 24, 2015
Voluntary/Mandated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Product Quantity
3638 units

Product Description

Natural-Knee¿ II System: POLY ULTRA TIB LT SZ00/9M POLY ULTRA TIB LT SZ0/9MM POLY ULTRA TIB LT SZ0/19M POLY ULTRA TIB RT SZ0/13M POLY ULTRA TIB RT SZ0/16M ALL POLY ULTRA TIB LT SZ1 ALL POLY ULTRA TIB RT SZ1 ALL POLY ULTRA TIB LT SZ2 ALL POLY ULTRA TIB LT SZ2 ALL POLY ULTRA TIB RT SZ2 ALL POLY ULTRA TIB LT SZ3 ALL POLY ULTRA TIB RT SZ3 ALL POLY ULTRA TIB RT SZ5

Reason for Recall

A complaint was received for a discolored All Poly Tibia. Root cause analysis found that the discoloration was the result of free radical oxidation. The oxidation process was advanced prematurely as a result of the machined component being stored in a transparent container exposed to artificial light for six years prior to inert packaging and sterilization of the device.

Distribution Pattern

Worldwide Distribution-USA (nationwide) including DC and the states of AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, FL, IL, IN, KS, LA, ME, MI, MO, MS, NC, ND, NE, NJ, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, and WI, and the countries of Canada, Australia, India, Austria, Japan, Czech Republic, Seoul Korea, France, Venezuela, Germany, Luxembourg, Spain, and Switzerland.

Code Information

Item Number 621800809 621801809 621801819 621801913 621801916 621810816 621810909 621820809 621820811 621820911 621830811 621830909 621850916

Source

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