Class II — Potential Health Hazard

Potential health hazard — use of or exposure to this product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences.

Custom Ti MAK RS OSS Segmental Femoral Rotating Hinged Knee. Recalled by Zimmer Biomet, Inc. Due to A custom implant manufactured entirely from titanium for...

Date: April 25, 2017
Company: Zimmer Biomet, Inc.
Status: Terminated
Source: FDA (Device)

What You Should Do

Stop using this product immediately. Do not consume, use, or distribute it.

Return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund. If you have questions, contact Zimmer Biomet, Inc. directly.

Affected Products

Custom Ti MAK RS OSS Segmental Femoral Rotating Hinged Knee. This Rotating Hinged Knee is intended to replace patient anatomy.

Quantity: 1

Why Was This Recalled?

A custom implant manufactured entirely from titanium for a patient with a nickel allergy was requested by a surgeon. After the device was manufactured and used in the planned surgery, it was discovered internally that the implant assembly had a CoCrMo screw included as a component of the implant, which contains nickel.

Where Was This Sold?

This was a custom implant, there was only one (1) unit manufactured and distributed. The product has been implanted, so it is not subject to being returned.

About Zimmer Biomet, Inc.

Zimmer Biomet, Inc. has 875 total recalls tracked by RecallDetector.

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Data sourced from the FDA (Device). Last updated March 26, 2026. View original report