Zimmer Biomet, Inc.: Segmental malefemale taper, 220mm, Sterile, Knee joint femorotibial meta/polymer constrained cemented prosthesis- Specific Knee, Hip and Nail Implants

Is my product affected?

Segmental malefemale taper, 220mm, Sterile, Knee joint femorotibial meta/polymer constrained cemented prosthesis- Specific Knee, Hip and Nail Implants

• UPC 00585004622

Check against the official notice below — it lists the full affected range.

What happened

Zimmer Biomet Inc. initiated a field action on February 28, 2017 for sterile-packaged segmental knee implants (Item Number 00585004622) due to packaging design verification test failures. The affected implants were packaged in two different package configurations and distributed worldwide, including throughout the United States and to 30 countries. Approximately 9,867 implants with lot numbers expiring before March 2027 were involved in the action.

The source document does not specify a remedy or recommend any action for affected consumers.

Written by software from the official notice below. Not reviewed by a lawyer.

Hazard

Zimmer Biomet Inc. initiated a field action on 02/28/2017 for sterile-packaged implants packaged in two different package configurations due to packaging design verification test failures.

Details from the source

Reason for recall: Zimmer Biomet Inc. initiated a field action on 02/28/2017 for sterile-packaged implants packaged in two different package configurations due to packaging design verification test failures. Distribution: Worldwide Distribution - US (nationwide) Foreign: Argentina, Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Bridgend Wales, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Dominican Republic, England, Eschbach, France, India, Italy, Japan, Jordan, Korea, Malaysia, Mexico, Netherlands, Nicaragua, Panama, Peru, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Spain, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand Quantity: 9867 Lot/code info: Item Number: 00585004622, Lot Number Expiry Date Before: March 2027

Source

Official record: FDA (Device enforcement) ↗

Republished from the official source above; details can change — the source record controls.

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