[Recalled] Zimmer¿ Unicompartmental Knee Femoral Component. Indicated for patients with painful and/or disabling knee joint. — The low density polyethylene (LDPE) bag used to package implants adheres to the… | FDA 2013-08-30

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

Recall details

Why it was recalled

According to the FDA_DEVICE notice, the identified hazard is: The low density polyethylene (LDPE) bag used to package implants adheres to the highly polished surface of the devices.

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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