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High RiskFDAfda-Z-0838-2016OTHER

CR Flex GSF Precoat Fem Natural Knee GSF NP Flex Natural Knee GSF POR Flex Natural Knee GSM NP Flex Natural Knee GSM POR Flex prosth...

Units Affected
61,485
Recall Date
January 11, 2016
Issuing Agency
Hazard
Other

FDA Recall Notice

Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) — official FDA notice for recall FDA-Z-0838-2016.

LDPE bag containing the implant adheres to the highly polished implant surface.

Corrective Action (per FDA)

Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) — official FDA notice for recall FDA-Z-0838-2016.

Recall terminated by FDA.

✅ What you should do

  1. Stop using the product if you own it.
  2. Check the model number, lot code, or sell-by date against the recall notice above.
  3. Contact Zimmer Biomet, Inc. or the retailer where you bought it for a refund, replacement, or repair.
  4. For the most current official instructions, visit the FDA recall page.
  5. If you've been hurt by this product, report the incident to FDA.

Consumer Contact (per FDA)

Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) — official FDA notice for recall FDA-Z-0838-2016.

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Zimmer Biomet, Inc. Recall FAQ

Zimmer Biomet, Inc. is the subject of a medical implants safety report: CR Flex GSF Precoat Fem Natural Knee GSF NP Flex Natural Knee GSF POR Flex Natural Knee GSM NP Flex Natural Knee GSM POR Flex prosth.... The notice was published on January 11, 2016 by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Approximately 61,485 units are potentially affected.