Univation X System knee implant devices as follows: Catalog/Product: NL476 UNIVATION F MENISCAL COMP.T1 RM/LM 8MM; NL477 UNIVATION F MENISCAL COMP.T2 RM/LM 8MM; NL478 UNIVATION F MENISCAL COMP.T3 RM/LM 8MM; NL479 UNIVATION F MENISCAL COMP.T4 RM/LM 8MM; NL480 UNIVATION F MENISCAL COMP.T5 RM/LM 8MM; NL481 UNIVATION F MENISCAL COMP.T6 RM/LM 8MM

Class I - Dangerous

What Should You Do?

  1. Check if you have this product:
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  2. Do not eat it: Even if it looks and smells fine, do not consume this product.
  3. Throw it away or return it: You can return the product to the store for a full refund.
  4. Seek medical attention if needed: If you've consumed this product and feel unwell, contact your doctor immediately.
  5. 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:
Aesculap Implant Systems LLC
Reason for Recall:
Malfunction- loosening of the implant resulting in a potential revision surgery
Classification:
Class I - Dangerous

Dangerous or defective products that predictably could cause serious health problems or death.

Status:
terminated

Product Information

Full Description:

Univation X System knee implant devices as follows: Catalog/Product: NL476 UNIVATION F MENISCAL COMP.T1 RM/LM 8MM; NL477 UNIVATION F MENISCAL COMP.T2 RM/LM 8MM; NL478 UNIVATION F MENISCAL COMP.T3 RM/LM 8MM; NL479 UNIVATION F MENISCAL COMP.T4 RM/LM 8MM; NL480 UNIVATION F MENISCAL COMP.T5 RM/LM 8MM; NL481 UNIVATION F MENISCAL COMP.T6 RM/LM 8MM

Product Codes/Lot Numbers:

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Official Source

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FDA Recall Number: Z-2510-2021

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