The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-1132-2016·Announced 2016-03-23

Zimmer Manufacturing Recalls Sterile Knee Patella Components Due to Sealer Calibration

Zimmer Manufacturing B.V. is recalling 512 sterile I/B II Knee Domed Patella components for total knee arthroplasty due to insufficient sealer calibration data.

What this means for you

Minor labeling or packaging issue, or a voluntary precautionary recall. Risk of harm is low but real — follow the manufacturer's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class II, but the source text does not report any illnesses, injuries, or hospitalizations. The hazard is a potential sterility issue due to calibration data, which fits the criteria for a moderate risk where harm is possible but not reported.

Plain-English summary

Zimmer Manufacturing B.V. is recalling 512 units of sterile I/B II Knee Domed Patella components (Item nos. 522001700, 522001800, and 522001900) intended for use in total knee arthroplasty. The recall is being conducted because of insufficient sealer calibration data for products packaged in the firm's Building II between August 2010 and April 2013.

The affected products are sterile and were distributed nationwide in the United States. The specific lot numbers involved in this recall are 61932449, 62126613, 62204611, 62213348, 62406239, 62203954, 62204587, 62332733, 62236654, and 62406245.

Healthcare providers and facilities should identify and quarantine these specific sterile components. Users should contact Zimmer Manufacturing B.V. for further instructions regarding the return or replacement of the affected devices.

The recalled product

Product
Product 34 consists of all product under product code: JWH and same usage: Item no: 522001700 I/B II KNEE DOMED PATELLA 522001800 I/B II KNEE DOMED PATELLA 522001900 I/B II KNEE DOMED PATELLA for use in total knee arthroplasty
Affected units
512

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 72 recalled by Zimmer Manufacturing B.V. under a single FDA (Devices) recall action. The agency files each product separately, so the size of the action is not visible from this page alone.

See all 72 products in this recall →