Recall Z-0078-2014— Zimmer, Inc.

Name: FDA recall Z-0078-2014
Creator: U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Published: 2013-08-30

Class II · Terminated

Class II FDA medical device recall by Zimmer, Inc., initiated 2013-08-30, terminated 2014-09-25. It names one FDA 510(k) clearance: K936159. Product: Natural-Knee¿ II Femoral Component. Reason: The low density polyethylene (LDPE) bag used to package implants adheres to the highly polished surface of the devices..

Recalling firm: Zimmer, Inc.
Classification: Class II
Status: Terminated
Initiated: 2013-08-30
Terminated: 2014-09-25
Firm location: Warsaw, IN, United States

510(k) clearances named in this recall

1 on FDA's record

K936159 — NATURAL-KNEE II SYSTEMIntermedics Orthopedics·cleared 1995-05-22

K-numbers as listed on FDA's Recall Enterprise System record for this event (openFDA device/recall k_numbers). The recall may also cover devices cleared under other submissions not named here.

Product description

Natural-Knee¿ II Femoral Component

Reason for recall

The low density polyethylene (LDPE) bag used to package implants adheres to the highly polished surface of the devices.

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