[Recalled] Segmental fluted stem, 18x190mm str, Sterile, Knee joint femorotibial meta/polymer constrained cemented prosthesis- Specific Knee, Hip and Nail Implants — Zimmer Biomet Inc | FDA 2017-02-28
A safety authority has issued a recall or warning for this item. The confirmed facts from the source notice are laid out below.
Recall details
| Product | Segmental fluted stem, 18x190mm str, Sterile, Knee joint femorotibial meta/polymer constrained cemented prosthesis- Specific Knee, Hip and Nail Implants |
|---|---|
| Brand / manufacturer | Zimmer Biomet, Inc. |
| Category | device |
| Issuing authority | FDA_DEVICE |
| Reference | Z-2569-2017 |
| Country of notice | United States |
| Risk level | Class II |
| Hazard type | recall |
| Notice date | 28 February 2017 |
| EAN / barcode | 00585205218 |
Why it was recalled
According to the FDA_DEVICE notice, the identified hazard is: Zimmer Biomet Inc. initiated a field action on 02/28/2017 for sterile-packaged implants packaged in two different package configurations due to packaging design verification test failures.
This Class II recall concerns device products distributed in United States and was recorded by FDA_DEVICE. Recalls in this category are published so that owners, retailers, and importers can identify affected units and act quickly.
What to do if you own this product
Check whether your unit is affected and follow the authority's guidance before further use.
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