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ZUK PRC FEM SZB RMED/LLAT¿ ZUK PRC FEM SZC LMED/RLAT¿ Recalled by Zimmer Biomet, Inc. Due to The LDPE bag packaging for various highly polished...

Date: November 29, 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

ZUK PRC FEM SZB RMED/LLAT¿ ZUK PRC FEM SZC LMED/RLAT¿ ZUK PRC FEM SZC RMED/LLAT¿ NGU PRC FEM SZD LMED/RLAT¿ ZUK PRC FEM SZD RMED/LLAT¿ ZUK PRC FEM SZE LMED/RLAT ZUK PRC FEM SZF RMED/LLAT " These devices are indicated for patients with: - Painful and/or disabling knee joints due to osteoarthritis or traumatic arthritis. - Previous tibial condyle or plateau fractures with loss of anatomy or function. - Varus or valgus deformities. - Revision of previous arthroplasty procedures. " These devices are indicated for cemented use only. " The Zimmer Unicompartmental Knee System is designed for use when load bearing ROM is expected to be less than or equal to 155 degrees.

Quantity: 13,227 in total

Why Was This Recalled?

The LDPE bag packaging for various highly polished hip and knee implants may adhere to the highly polished surface, leaving residue or material from the LDPE bag on the implant after it is removed from the bag.

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