Class II — Potential Health Hazard

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

LPS-FLEX GSF OPT prosthesis Recalled by Zimmer Biomet, Inc. Due to LDPE bag containing the implant adheres to the...

Date: January 11, 2016
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

LPS-FLEX GSF OPT prosthesis, knee, patellofemorotibial, semi-constrained, cemented, polymer/metal/polymer Various sizes¿ Product Usage "" This device is indicated for patients with severe knee pain and disability due to: Rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, traumatic arthritis, polyarthritis. Collagen disorders, and/or avascular necrosis of the femoral condyle. Post-traumatic loss of joint configuration, particularly when there is patellofemoral erosion, dysfunction or prior patellectomy. Moderate valgus, varus, or flexion deformities. The salvage of previously failed surgical attempts or for a knee in which satisfactory stability in flexion cannot be obtained at the time of surgery. " The CR-Flex GSF and LPS-Flex GSF uncoated (Option) and precoat styles are intended for cemented use only. " The CR-Flex GSF and LPS-Flex GSF porous coated femoral components may be used cemented or uncemented (biological fixation). " Specific uses with CR-Flex GSF or LPS-Flex GSF femorals: Provides increased flexion capability for patients who have both the flexibility and desire to increase their flexion range. The CR-Flex GSF femoral, when used with 90-prefix NexGen CR articular surfaces, 00-prefix 10, 12 or 14 mm or 90-prefix 17 or 20 mm Prolong¿ Highly Crosslinked Polyethylene CR articular surfaces, or with Gender Solutions Natural-Knee Flex Congruent articular surfaces, is designed for use with a functional posterior cruciate ligament and when load bearing range of motion (ROM) is expected to be less than or equal to 155 degrees. The LPS-Flex GSF femoral, when used with LPS-Flex articular surfaces, is designed for use with both cruciate ligaments excised and when load bearing ROM is expected to be less than or equal to 155 degrees."

Quantity: 84396

Why Was This Recalled?

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

Where Was This Sold?

This product was distributed nationwide across all 50 states.

Affected (51 states)Not affected

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