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FDA Devices Moderate Class II Terminated

CR POR FEM HATCP SIZE E/L SIZE F/L Knee Prosthesis

Reported: March 21, 2018 Initiated: November 29, 2017 #Z-1030-2018

Product Description

CR POR FEM HATCP SIZE E/L SIZE F/L Knee Prosthesis

Reason for Recall

The LDPE bag packaging for various highly polished hip and knee implants may adhere to the highly polished surface, leaving residue or material from the LDPE bag on the implant after it is removed from the bag.

Details

Recalling Firm
Zimmer Biomet, Inc.
Units Affected
13,227 in total
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution: US (nationwide) and countries of: Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Bolivia, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, Ecuador, El Salvador, India, Japan, Malaysia, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Panama, Seoul-Korea, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand, and UAE.
Location
Warsaw, IN

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
CR POR FEM HATCP SIZE E/L SIZE F/L Knee Prosthesis. Recalled by Zimmer Biomet, Inc.. Units affected: 13,227 in total.
Why was this product recalled?
The LDPE bag packaging for various highly polished hip and knee implants may adhere to the highly polished surface, leaving residue or material from the LDPE bag on the implant after it is removed from the bag.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on March 21, 2018. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-1030-2018.