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Zimmer Biomet, Inc. recalls GENDER SOLUTIONS NATURAL-KNEE FLEX SYSTEM FEMORAL COMPONENT¿ N-K FLX GSM POR FEM SZ 2 RT N-K FLX GSM POR FEM SZ 3 L
Recalled March 21, 2018 · FDA recall Z-1061-2018 · Zimmer Biomet
Hazard
The LDPE bag packaging for various highly polished hip and knee implants may adhere to the highly polished surface, leaving residue or material from the LDPE bag on the implant after it is removed from the bag. · FDA Class II
Units
13,227 in total
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Worldwide Distribution: US (nationwide) and countries of: Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Bolivia, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, Ecuador, El Salvador, India, Japan, Malaysia, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Panama, Seoul-Korea, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand, and UAE.
Description
The LDPE bag packaging for various highly polished hip and knee implants may adhere to the highly polished surface, leaving residue or material from the LDPE bag on the implant after it is removed from the bag.
Product
GENDER SOLUTIONS NATURAL-KNEE FLEX SYSTEM FEMORAL COMPONENT¿ N-K FLX GSM POR FEM SZ 2 RT N-K FLX GSM POR FEM SZ 3 LT N-K FLX GSM POR FEM SZ 4 LT N-K FLX GSM POR FEM SZ 4 RT N-K FLX GSM POR FEM SZ 5 LT N-K FLX GSM POR FEM SZ 5 RT Components with CSTi porous coating are indicated for uncemented or cemented use in skeletally mature individuals with intact medial and lateral collateral ligaments undergoing primary surgery for rehabilitating knees damaged as a result of Noninflammatory Degenerative Joint Disease (NIDJD) or Inflammatory Joint Disease (IJD).
Manufacturer(s)
Zimmer Biomet, Inc.
Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Official recall notice on fda.gov →