Class II — Potential Health Hazard

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

Natural-Knee¿ N-K II DOMED ALL-POLY PAT Recalled by Zimmer, Inc. Due to A complaint was received for a discolored All...

Date: February 25, 2014
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

Natural-Knee¿ N-K II DOMED ALL-POLY PAT, SZ0 N-K II DOMED ALL-POLY PAT, SZ1

Quantity: 3638 units

Why Was This Recalled?

A complaint was received for a discolored All Poly Tibia. Root cause analysis found that the discoloration was the result of free radical oxidation. The oxidation process was advanced prematurely as a result of the machined component being stored in a transparent container exposed to artificial light for six years prior to inert packaging and sterilization of the device.

Where Was This Sold?

This product was distributed nationwide across all 50 states.

Affected (51 states)Not affected

About Zimmer, Inc.

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