Apollo" Knee System: PS TIB INS SZ0/16MM APOLL PS TIB INS SZ0/19MM APOLL PS TIB INS SZ0/22MM APOLL PS TIB INS SZ1/16MM APOLL PS TIB INS SZ2/16M APOLLO PS TIB INS SZ2/22MM APOLL PS TIB INS SZ3/16MM APOLL PS TIB INS SZ3/19MM APOLL PS TIB INS SZ4/9MM APOLLO PS TIB INS SZ4/11MM APOLL PS TIB INS SZ4/13MM APOLL PS TIB INS SZ4/16MM APOLL PS TIB INS SZ4/19MM APOLL PS TIB INS SZ4/22MM APOLL PS TIB INS SZ5/9MM APOLLO PS TIB INS SZ5/19MM APOLL

Class I - Dangerous

What Should You Do?

  1. Check if you have this product:
    Item Number Item Number 681600016 681600019 681600022 681601016 681602016 681602022 681603016 681603019 681604009 681604011 681604013 681604016 681604019 681604022 681605009 681605019
  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:

Apollo" Knee System: PS TIB INS SZ0/16MM APOLL PS TIB INS SZ0/19MM APOLL PS TIB INS SZ0/22MM APOLL PS TIB INS SZ1/16MM APOLL PS TIB INS SZ2/16M APOLLO PS TIB INS SZ2/22MM APOLL PS TIB INS SZ3/16MM APOLL PS TIB INS SZ3/19MM APOLL PS TIB INS SZ4/9MM APOLLO PS TIB INS SZ4/11MM APOLL PS TIB INS SZ4/13MM APOLL PS TIB INS SZ4/16MM APOLL PS TIB INS SZ4/19MM APOLL PS TIB INS SZ4/22MM APOLL PS TIB INS SZ5/9MM APOLLO PS TIB INS SZ5/19MM APOLL

Product Codes/Lot Numbers:

Item Number Item Number 681600016 681600019 681600022 681601016 681602016 681602022 681603016 681603019 681604009 681604011 681604013 681604016 681604019 681604022 681605009 681605019

Official Source

Always verify recall information with the official FDA source:

View on FDA.gov

FDA Recall Number: Z-1260-2014

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