Natural-Knee System Patella Bushings Orthopedic surgical instrument. Part Number 6290-00-704. ...
FDA Device Recall #Z-2585-2014 — Class II — July 10, 2014
Recall Summary
| Recall Number | Z-2585-2014 |
| Classification | Class II — Moderate risk |
| Date Initiated | July 10, 2014 |
| Status | Terminated |
| Voluntary | Voluntary: Firm initiated |
Recalling Firm
| Firm | Zimmer, Inc. |
| Location | Warsaw, IN |
| Product Type | Devices |
| Quantity | 8638 distribution events |
Product Description
Natural-Knee System Patella Bushings Orthopedic surgical instrument. Part Number 6290-00-704. Per the Natural-Knee II Primary System Surgical Technique, the patellar bushing is placed on the cut surface of the patella and used as a guide for the matching size patella cutter
Reason for Recall
Zimmer received a trend of complaints indicating corrosion of product.
Distribution Pattern
Worldwide Distribution - US Distribution and the countries of : Argentina, Australia, Brazil, France, Germany, India, Japan, Spain, Switzerland, and Venezuela.
Lot / Code Information
Part Number 6290-00-704. Lots Manufactured by Zimmer: 1137602, 1324205, 1331331, 1346218, 1351208, 1368598, 1373552, 1376006, 1382199, 1386059, 1422626, 1426895, 1438006, 1441899, 1475757, 1475758, 1478938, 1493445, 1517176, 1525953, 1525954, 1549263, 1551990, 1554289, 1556787, 1560245, 1596097, 1601264, 1601980, 1606097, 1606956, 170675, 172228, 173342-3, 173342-8, 173342-9, 593336, 597424, 60259011, 60293370, 60305590, 60380932, 60398259, 60607433, 60671091, 60704501, 60744843, 60924671, 60931675, 60946362, 60949827, 60956490, 60961653, 60973615, 60983070, 60987243, 61010771, 61092652, 61099690, 611105, 61132248, 61240154, 61240155, 61513545, 61750140, 62028651, 62130964, 62238170, 62477497, 625041, 689492, 747883, 783836, 784561, 789471, 791165, 796410, 802259, 803825, 825355-1, 825355-2, 831825-1, 863226-1, 863226-2,& 9907272. Lots Manufactured by Centerpulse: 9827, 10406, 95319, 95659, 95660, 95661, 96666, 97909, 97910, 97911, 97918, 97919, 97920, 97921, 97922, 1137602, 1141806, 1142826, 1142827, 1146540, 1147430, 1148802, 1155438, 1155439, 1164234, 1164235, 1164236, 1164237, 1180626, 1180627, 1180628, 1180629, 1180630, 1190942, 1190943, 1190944, 1200830, 1200831, 1200832, 1200833, 1200834, 1200835, 1200836, 1200837, 1200838, 1200839, 1200840, 1232870, 1232871, 1232872, 1232873, 1232874, 1265021, 1265022, 1265023, 1265024, 1265025, 1265026, 1299412, 1299413, 1307097, 1307745, 1307746, 1313080, 1321261, 1324205, 1331331, 1331516, 1340515, 1346218, 1351208, 1353797, 1361953, 1368598, 1373552, 1376006, 1382199, 1386059, 1388166, 1422626, 1426895, 1438006, 1441899, 1475757, 1475758, 1478938, 1493445, 1517176, 1525953, 1525954, 1549263, 1551990, 1554289, 1556787, 1560245, 1583307, 1583622, 1583623, 1594529, 1596097, 1601264, 1601980, 1606097, 1606956, & 1346218-B.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Contact your healthcare provider and the device manufacturer immediately. Check whether your specific model number and lot number are included in the recall scope. For external devices, stop using the affected product and arrange a replacement. For implanted devices, do not panic — removal is typically not required unless the risk assessment clearly indicates it. Your physician will guide you based on your individual clinical situation and the FDA's recommended actions. Report any adverse effects you may have experienced to FDA MedWatch at 1-800-FDA-1088.
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What Should You Do?
Stop using this device if you are affected by this recall. Contact your healthcare provider and the manufacturer immediately for guidance. Report adverse events to FDA MedWatch.