Class II — Potential Health Hazard

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

DIST LAT FEM LOCK PLT Recalled by Zimmer, Inc. Due to Based on a review of historic packaging validations,...

Date: November 5, 2013
Company: Zimmer, 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, Inc. directly.

Affected Products

DIST LAT FEM LOCK PLT, RT

Quantity: 42, 065 units total

Why Was This Recalled?

Based on a review of historic packaging validations, it was determined that a subset of product packaged at a Zimmer facility required testing to ensure that previously packaged product from this facility met the established requirements for sterile barrier integrity. This testing determined that a packaging tray configuration which consists of an inner and outer sterile tray, resulted in failure

Where Was This Sold?

Worldwide Distribution.

About Zimmer, Inc.

Zimmer, Inc. has 437 total recalls tracked by RecallDetector.

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