FDADecember 16, 2016device

Orthopedic Salvage System (OSS) 9cm prosthesis, knee, femorotibial, constrained, cemented, metal/polymer Knee System Tibial Bodies

Official recall recorded by the U.S. Food & Drug Administration.

The hazard

labeling for specific lots of the Standard OSS Modular Proximal Tibia incorrectly identifies the components as AVL Modular Proximal Tibia. The mislabeling could have the potential risks: A delay in surgery less than 30 minutes. Patient undergoes a revision with increased risk of infection.

What to do

FDA enforcement status: Terminated

Brands named

zimmer biometzimmer

UPCs

00880304510081

Recall history

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