FDAClass IIMarch 26, 2014

Natural-knee¿ II Constrained Knee System Nkii CCK TIB recall

Natural-Knee¿ II Constrained Knee System NKII CCK TIB INS SZ00/0-L NKII CCK TIB INS SZ1/2-LF NKII CCK TIB INS SZ3-5 -L NKII CCK TIB INS SZ00/0-R NKII…

Why was Natural-knee¿ II Constrained Knee System Nkii CCK TIB recalled?

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.

What should I do if I have this product?

Review the official FDA enforcement record for current instructions.

What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.

Is my product affected?

Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official FDA record. Only products that match the listed product and lot, UPC or model codes are part of this recall.

Which lot codes, UPCs or models are affected?

Item Number 672009100 672009101 672009103 672009200 672009203 672011101 672011103 672011200 672011201 672011203 672013100 672013101 672013103 672013200 672013203 672016101 672016103 672016200 672016203 672019100 672019101 672019200 672019201 672022101 672022103 672022200 672022201 672025100 672025200

Product
Natural-Knee¿ II Constrained Knee System NKII CCK TIB INS SZ00/0-L NKII CCK TIB INS SZ1/2-LF NKII CCK TIB INS SZ3-5 -L NKII CCK TIB INS SZ00/0-R NKII…
Recalling firm
Zimmer, Inc.
Quantity
3638 units
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution-USA (nationwide) including DC and the states of AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, FL, IL, IN, KS, LA, ME, MI, MO, MS, NC, ND, NE, NJ, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, and WI, and the countries of Canada, Australia, India, Austria, Japan, Czech Republic, Seoul Korea, France, Venezuela, Germany, Luxembourg, Spain, and Switzerland.
Recall date
March 26, 2014
Classification
Class II
Status
Terminated
Agency
FDA (device)
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