Apollo Knee Tibial Baseplate/Knee Tibial Insert: CONG TIB INS SZ0/19MM APO CONG TIB INS SZ0/22MM APO CONG TIB INS SZ1/9MM APOL CONG TIB INS SZ1/11MM APO CONG TIB INS SZ1/19MM APO CONG TIB INS SZ2/13MM APO CONG TIB INS SZ2/19MM APO CONG TIB INS SZ3/9MM APOL CONG TIB INS SZ3/13MM APO
Class I - DangerousWhat Should You Do?
- Check if you have this product: Item Number 681100019 681100022 681101009 681101011 681101019 681102013 681102019 681103009 681103013
- Do not eat it: Even if it looks and smells fine, do not consume this product.
- Throw it away or return it: You can return the product to the store for a full refund.
- Seek medical attention if needed: If you've consumed this product and feel unwell, contact your doctor immediately.
- Report problems: Report any issues to the FDA's Safety Reporting Portal.
ā ļø Emergency: If you experience severe symptoms after consuming this product, call 911 or Poison Control at 1-800-222-1222.
Recall Details
- Company:
- Zimmer, Inc.
- Reason for Recall:
- 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.
- Classification:
- Class I - Dangerous
Dangerous or defective products that predictably could cause serious health problems or death.
- Status:
- terminated
Product Information
Full Description:
Apollo Knee Tibial Baseplate/Knee Tibial Insert: CONG TIB INS SZ0/19MM APO CONG TIB INS SZ0/22MM APO CONG TIB INS SZ1/9MM APOL CONG TIB INS SZ1/11MM APO CONG TIB INS SZ1/19MM APO CONG TIB INS SZ2/13MM APO CONG TIB INS SZ2/19MM APO CONG TIB INS SZ3/9MM APOL CONG TIB INS SZ3/13MM APO
Product Codes/Lot Numbers:
Item Number 681100019 681100022 681101009 681101011 681101019 681102013 681102019 681103009 681103013
Official Source
Always verify recall information with the official FDA source:
View on FDA.govFDA Recall Number: Z-1259-2014
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