BEUDAMED
    FDA Recall Terminated

    Zimmer Natural-Knee II System Modular Cemented Tibial Baseplate, Right, Size 3, For cemented use only, sterile, Zimmer, Warsaw, IN; REF 6420-01-230. The modular cemented tibial baseplate is indicated for cemented use only in skeletally mature individuals with conditions of Noninflammatory Degenerative Joint Disease (NIDJD) or Inflammatory Joint Disease (IJD), correctable valgus-varus deformity and moderate flexion contracture, or failed previous surgery where pain, deformity or dysfunction persists. When the primary or N-K II Constrained Knee System components are used, the medial and collateral ligaments must be intact. These are single use implantable devices sold sterile.

    Recall: Z-0871-2009 · Initiated November 25, 2008

    Recall

    Recall Number
    Z-0871-2009
    Event Number
    50546
    Firm
    Zimmer Inc.
    FEI Number
    1000220733
    Product Code
    JWH
    Status
    Terminated
    Root Cause
    Packaging process control
    Initiated
    November 25, 2008
    Posted
    January 9, 2009
    Terminated
    November 12, 2009
    Address
    345 E Main St, Warsaw, IN, 46580-2746

    Description

    Zimmer Natural-Knee II System Modular Cemented Tibial Baseplate, Right, Size 3, For cemented use only, sterile, Zimmer, Warsaw, IN; REF 6420-01-230. The modular cemented tibial baseplate is indicated for cemented use only in skeletally mature individuals with conditions of Noninflammatory Degenerative Joint Disease (NIDJD) or Inflammatory Joint Disease (IJD), correctable valgus-varus deformity and moderate flexion contracture, or failed previous surgery where pain, deformity or dysfunction persists. When the primary or N-K II Constrained Knee System components are used, the medial and collateral ligaments must be intact. These are single use implantable devices sold sterile.

    Reason

    Sterility compromised: Lack of assurance of sterility, as a corner flap of the sterile barrier packaging on the inner cavity may be trapped in the seal of the barrier packaging for the outer cavity and the seal integrity of the outer sterile barrier cannot be assured.

    Action

    Zimmer distributors were notified by email of letter dated 11/25/08 on 11/25/08. This letter is entitled "URGENT: DEVICE RECALL." Secondary consignees/user accounts were notified by a copy of the 11/25/08 letter, which was sent on or before 12/05/08. Consignees were instructed to stop using the product and to return it to Zimmer. For further information, please contact Zimmer, Inc. by telephone by dialing 800-613-6131.

    Distribution

    Nationwide Distribution --- including states of Arkansas, Florida, Michigan, North Carolina, New York and Wisconsin.

    Quantity

    10