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[Recalled] Zimmer Trabecular Metal Total Ankle Talar Component Right Sizes 1-6 Total ankle arthroplasty is intended to provide a patient with limited mobility by restoring alignment, reducing pain and preserving the flexion/extension mov

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Regulators flagged this product in an official safety action. Here is what the notice says and what it means for owners.

Recall details

ProductZimmer Trabecular Metal Total Ankle Talar Component Right Sizes 1-6 Total ankle arthroplasty is intended to provide a patient with limited mobility by restoring alignment, reducing pain and preserving the flexion/extension movement within the ankle joint.The Zimmer Trabecular Metal Total Ankle is
Brand / manufacturerZimmer, Inc.
Categorydevice
Issuing authorityFDA_DEVICE
ReferenceZ-0476-2014
Country of noticeUnited States
Risk levelClass II
Hazard typerecall
Notice date12 November 2013
EAN / barcode00450002100

Why it was recalled

According to the FDA_DEVICE notice, the identified hazard is: As part of routine manufacturing process monitoring by Zimmer, it was discovered that the Tibial Base and Talar Components from the Total Ankle system have the potential of containing elevated levels of manufacturing materials residue on the implants. The specific material was found to be mass media utilized during the manufacturing process to provide the uniform surface finish. This mass media

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.

Read the full official notice →

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