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Class I - Dangerous
🏥 Medical Devices Recalled: February 25, 2014 Zimmer Implants & Prosthetics Nationwide

What Should You Do?

  1. Check if you have this product:
    Item Number 672509100 672509101 672509200 672509203 672511100 672511103 672513101 672513103 672513201 672516103 672519103 672522201 672525103 672525203
  2. Do not eat it: Even if it looks and smells fine, do not consume this product.
  3. Throw it away or return it: You can return the product to the store for a full refund.
  4. Seek medical attention if needed: If you've consumed this product and feel unwell, contact your doctor immediately.
  5. Report problems: Report any issues to the FDA's Safety Reporting Portal.

⚠️ Emergency: If you experience severe symptoms after consuming this product, call 911 or Poison Control at 1-800-222-1222.

Recall Details

Company:
Zimmer, Inc.
Reason for Recall:
A complaint was received for a discolored All Poly Tibia. Root cause analysis found that the discoloration was the result of free radical oxidation. The oxidation process was advanced prematurely as a result of the machined component being stored in a transparent container exposed to artificial light for six years prior to inert packaging and sterilization of the device.
Classification:
Class I - Dangerous

Dangerous or defective products that predictably could cause serious health problems or death.

Status:
terminated

Product Information

Full Description:

Natural-Knee¿ II Posterior Stabilized (P.S.) Condylar Tibial Inserts: N-K II CONS PS TIB INS SZ N-K II CONS PS TIB INS SZ N-K II CONS PS TIB INS SZ N-K II CONS PS TIB INS SZ N-K II CONS PS TIB INS SZ N-K II CONS PS TIB INS SZ N-K II CONS PS TIB INS SZ N-K II CONS PS INS TIB SZ N-K II CONS PS TIB INS SZ N-K II CONS PS TIB INS SZ N-K II CONS PS TIB INS SZ N-K II CONS PS TIB INS SZ N-K II CONS PS TIB INS SZ N-K II CONS PS TIB INS SZ

Product Codes/Lot Numbers:

Item Number 672509100 672509101 672509200 672509203 672511100 672511103 672513101 672513103 672513201 672516103 672519103 672522201 672525103 672525203

Official Source

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FDA Recall Number: Z-1257-2014

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