PlainRecalls
FDA Devices Moderate Class II Terminated

Orthopedic Salvage System (OSS) 9cm prosthesis, knee, femorotibial, constrained, cemented, metal/polymer Knee System Tibial Bodies

Reported: February 8, 2017 Initiated: December 16, 2016 #Z-1114-2017

Product Description

Orthopedic Salvage System (OSS) 9cm prosthesis, knee, femorotibial, constrained, cemented, metal/polymer Knee System Tibial Bodies

Reason for Recall

labeling for specific lots of the Standard OSS Modular Proximal Tibia incorrectly identifies the components as AVL Modular Proximal Tibia. The mislabeling could have the potential risks: A delay in surgery less than 30 minutes. Patient undergoes a revision with increased risk of infection.

Details

Recalling Firm
Zimmer Biomet, Inc.
Units Affected
16
Distribution
WI NJ CA MD WA LA MA TX
Location
Warsaw, IN

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
Orthopedic Salvage System (OSS) 9cm prosthesis, knee, femorotibial, constrained, cemented, metal/polymer Knee System Tibial Bodies. Recalled by Zimmer Biomet, Inc.. Units affected: 16.
Why was this product recalled?
labeling for specific lots of the Standard OSS Modular Proximal Tibia incorrectly identifies the components as AVL Modular Proximal Tibia. The mislabeling could have the potential risks: A delay in surgery less than 30 minutes. Patient undergoes a revision with increased risk of infection.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on February 8, 2017. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-1114-2017.