The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-1159-2016·Announced 2016-03-23

Zimmer Precoat Tibia Plates Recalled for Sealer Calibration Issues

Zimmer Manufacturing B.V. is recalling 39 sterile precoat tibia plates used in 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 hospitalizations, injuries, or illnesses. The hazard is a potential sterility issue due to calibration data, which fits the criteria for a moderate severity score.

Plain-English summary

Zimmer Manufacturing B.V. is recalling 39 units of the STD PRECOAT TIBIA PLATE S (Item no. 598003712), a sterile medical device used 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 were distributed nationwide in the United States. The recall covers specific lot numbers, including 61678240, 61838251, and 61838252, among others. The source text does not report any illnesses or injuries associated with these devices.

Healthcare providers and facilities should check their inventory for the specific lot numbers listed in the recall notice. If the affected products are found, they should be removed from use and returned to the manufacturer or the designated recall coordinator.

The recalled product

Product
Product 61 consists of all product under product code: JWH and same usage: Item no: 598003712 STD PRECOAT TIBIA PLATE S for use in total knee arthroplasty
Affected units
39

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 →