PlainRecalls
FDA Devices Moderate Class II Terminated

Columbus R/PS TIB.PLATEAU Cemented, various sizes, Knee implant components, model nos. NN058K NN070K NN071K NN072K NN073K NN074K NN075K NN076K NN077K NN078K NN079K Product Usage:Tibia-Plateaus are part of implants in the group of knee endoprosthetics. For these implant parts there are cemented and cement-free versions as well as versions with zirconium nitride multi layer.

Reported: March 25, 2020 Initiated: January 21, 2020 #Z-1478-2020

Product Description

Columbus R/PS TIB.PLATEAU Cemented, various sizes, Knee implant components, model nos. NN058K NN070K NN071K NN072K NN073K NN074K NN075K NN076K NN077K NN078K NN079K Product Usage:Tibia-Plateaus are part of implants in the group of knee endoprosthetics. For these implant parts there are cemented and cement-free versions as well as versions with zirconium nitride multi layer.

Reason for Recall

Low Density Polyethylene (LDPE) particles may be present on the surface of the implant upon the opening of the inner packaging.

Details

Units Affected
24010
Distribution
Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide distribution in the states of AL, CA, CO, FL, GA, ID, IL, IN, KS, LA, MA, MD, MI, MN, MO, NC, OH, OK, OR, PA, TN, TX, UT, WA and countries of Saudi Arabia, Utd. Arab Emir., Argentina, Austria, Australia, Bosnia-Herz., Bulgaria, Brazil, Switzerland, Chile, China, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Czech Republic, Germany, Algeria, Ecuador, Estonia, Spain, United Kingdom, Georgia, Greece, Hong Kong, Croatia, Hungary, Indonesia, Ireland, Israel, India, Iraq, Iran, Italy, Jordan, Japan, South Korea, Lithuania, Latvia, Libya, Moldavia, Mexico, Malaysia, Nigeria, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Paraguay, Russian Fed., Singapore, El Salvador, Thailand, Turkey, Ukraine, South Africa.
Location
Center Valley, PA

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
Columbus R/PS TIB.PLATEAU Cemented, various sizes, Knee implant components, model nos. NN058K NN070K NN071K NN072K NN073K NN074K NN075K NN076K NN077K NN078K NN079K Product Usage:Tibia-Plateaus are part of implants in the group of knee endoprosthetics. For these implant parts there are cemented and cement-free versions as well as versions with zirconium nitride multi layer.. Recalled by Aesculap Implant Systems LLC. Units affected: 24010.
Why was this product recalled?
Low Density Polyethylene (LDPE) particles may be present on the surface of the implant upon the opening of the inner packaging.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on March 25, 2020. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-1478-2020.