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FDA Devices Moderate Class II Terminated

Natural-Knee System Patella Bushings. Orthopedic surgical instrument. Part Number: 6290-00-702. Per the Natural-Knee II Primary System Surgical Technique, the patellar bushing is placed on the cut surface of the patella and used as a guide for the matching size patella cutter.

Reported: September 10, 2014 Initiated: July 10, 2014 #Z-2583-2014

Product Description

Natural-Knee System Patella Bushings. Orthopedic surgical instrument. Part Number: 6290-00-702. Per the Natural-Knee II Primary System Surgical Technique, the patellar bushing is placed on the cut surface of the patella and used as a guide for the matching size patella cutter.

Reason for Recall

Zimmer received a trend of complaints indicating corrosion of product.

Details

Recalling Firm
Zimmer, Inc.
Units Affected
8638 distribution events
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution - US Distribution and the countries of : Argentina, Australia, Brazil, France, Germany, India, Japan, Spain, Switzerland, and Venezuela.
Location
Warsaw, IN

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
Natural-Knee System Patella Bushings. Orthopedic surgical instrument. Part Number: 6290-00-702. Per the Natural-Knee II Primary System Surgical Technique, the patellar bushing is placed on the cut surface of the patella and used as a guide for the matching size patella cutter.. Recalled by Zimmer, Inc.. Units affected: 8638 distribution events.
Why was this product recalled?
Zimmer received a trend of complaints indicating corrosion of product.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on September 10, 2014. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-2583-2014.