Natural-Knee¿ II System: POLY ULTRA TIB LT SZ00/9M POLY ULTRA TIB LT SZ0/9MM POLY ULTRA TIB LT SZ0/19M POLY ULTRA TIB RT SZ0/13M POLY ULTRA TIB RT SZ0/16M ALL POLY ULTRA TIB LT SZ1 ALL POLY ULTRA TIB RT SZ1 ALL POLY ULTRA TIB LT SZ2 ALL POLY ULTRA TIB LT SZ2 ALL POLY ULTRA TIB RT SZ2 ALL POLY ULTRA TIB LT SZ3 ALL POLY ULTRA TIB RT SZ3 ALL POLY ULTRA TIB RT SZ5
Class I - DangerousWhat Should You Do?
- Check if you have this product: Item Number 621800809 621801809 621801819 621801913 621801916 621810816 621810909 621820809 621820811 621820911 621830811 621830909 621850916
- 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.
⚠️ 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:
Natural-Knee¿ II System: POLY ULTRA TIB LT SZ00/9M POLY ULTRA TIB LT SZ0/9MM POLY ULTRA TIB LT SZ0/19M POLY ULTRA TIB RT SZ0/13M POLY ULTRA TIB RT SZ0/16M ALL POLY ULTRA TIB LT SZ1 ALL POLY ULTRA TIB RT SZ1 ALL POLY ULTRA TIB LT SZ2 ALL POLY ULTRA TIB LT SZ2 ALL POLY ULTRA TIB RT SZ2 ALL POLY ULTRA TIB LT SZ3 ALL POLY ULTRA TIB RT SZ3 ALL POLY ULTRA TIB RT SZ5
Product Codes/Lot Numbers:
Item Number 621800809 621801809 621801819 621801913 621801916 621810816 621810909 621820809 621820811 621820911 621830811 621830909 621850916
Official Source
Always verify recall information with the official FDA source:
View on FDA.govFDA Recall Number: Z-1262-2014
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