FDAOctober 2, 2014device

Natural Knee II Revision Femoral Stem, 125mm, item 6215-12-185. packaged in configuration 803/791. Knee Prosthesis component.

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

The hazard

Failed to meet established requirements for sterile barrier integrity due to a breach of the inner cavity. If the outer tray is compromised in addition to the inner tray a periprosthetic infection may occur. The risk associated with a periprosthetic infection is a revision or potential multi-stage revision to treat the infection.

What to do

FDA enforcement status: Terminated

Brands named

zimmer

Recall history

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