BEUDAMED
    FDA Recall Terminated

    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."

    Recall: Z-0837-2016 · Initiated January 11, 2016

    Recall

    Recall Number
    Z-0837-2016
    Event Number
    73142
    Firm
    Zimmer Biomet, Inc.
    FEI Number
    1000220733
    Product Code
    KRR
    Status
    Terminated
    Root Cause
    Process control
    Initiated
    January 11, 2016
    Posted
    February 22, 2016
    Terminated
    May 23, 2017
    Address
    1800 W Center St, Warsaw, IN, 46580-2304

    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."

    Reason

    LDPE bag containing the implant adheres to the highly polished implant surface.

    Action

    Zimmer Biomet sent an Urgent Medical Device Recall dated January 11, 2016, to all affected customers via courier with instructions for identifying and returning the affected product. The recall notification included a description of the reason for the recall, affected product, consignee responsibilities, and instructions for responding to the formal recall notification. Customers with questions or concerns were instructed to contact customer service at 1-800-348-2759 or contact their Zimmer Biomet Sales Representative. For questions regarding this recall call 800-447-5633.

    Distribution

    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

    Quantity

    5103