FDA Devices recall · Reported March 25, 2020
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.
Low Density Polyethylene (LDPE) particles may be present on the surface of the implant upon the opening of the inner packaging.
Aesculap Implant Systems LLC recalled Columbus R/PS TIB.PLATEAU Cemented, various sizes, Knee implant components, model nos. NN… - a moderate-severity action.
Columbus R/PS TIB.PLATEAU Cemented, various sizes, Knee implant components, model nos. NN… was recalled by Aesculap Implant Systems LLC in March 25, 2020. Reason: Low Density Polyethylene (LDPE) particles may be present on the surface of the implant upon the opening of th…. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #Z-1478-2020 with the FDA Devices before acting.
The recall
Aesculap Implant Systems LLC issued this moderate-severity FDA Devices recall-Low Density Polyethylene (LDPE) particles may be present on the surface of the implant upon the opening of th….
- Moderate
- severity level
- 24K units
- affected scope
- Class II
- classification
- March 25, 2020
- reported
Sourced from official FDA Devices enforcement records. Verify recall #Z-1478-2020 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
Recall Insight
This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution scope (see Distribution below) directly affects the consumer exposure window and determines whether a recall remains regional or escalates into a nationwide advisory.
Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 6 from FDA Devices - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.
Medical Devices recalls over time
Where this recall sits in its category - 41,021 medical devices recalls on record
Of 88,244 recalls with an agency hazard classification, 19,068 are high severity, 64,652 moderate, and 4,524 low. A further 16,179 CPSC/NHTSA recalls have no agency class and are excluded from this split. This recall is classified moderate severity.
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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.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
| Severity class | Moderate (Class II) |
| Status | Terminated |
| Recall number | Z-1478-2020 |
| Date reported | March 25, 2020 |
| Date initiated | January 21, 2020 |
| Recalling firm | Aesculap Implant Systems LLC |
| Firm location | Center Valley, PA |
| Affected scope | 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, Austral… |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Devices enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
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