Reported Sep 3, 2014 · Terminated
Zimmer Gender Solution Patello-Femoral Joint (PFJ) System Patello-Femoral Trochlea Component, Precoat, Size 4, Left.…
Zimmer, Inc.
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.What you should do
Stop using the affected lot and contact the recalling firm for the return or refund process. Check the FDA enforcement report for lot-level detail.
Firm contact: Zimmer, Inc. · 1800 W Center St · Warsaw, IN · 46580-2304
Is this the product you have?
- Zimmer Gender Solution Patello-Femoral Joint (PFJ) System Patello-Femoral Trochlea Component, Precoat, Size 4, Left. Knee prosthesis.
- Lot codes and dates
00-5926-014-01Lot 62455332
- Amount recalled
- 15 units
This recall covers 9 products
The agency filed one notice per product. You are reading one of them; the other 8 are below.
Where it was sold
Why it was recalled
Internal review found that five (5) PFJ implant forgings were identified as have forged laps during receiving inspection process for raw material. These five forgings were not segregated and were subsequently issued to final manufacturing under Part 00-5926-014-01; lot 62455332. A forged lap is a defect that forms when metal folds over itself during forging.
This product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.
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