Recall Z-2146-2020 ยท MBH Prosthesis, Knee, Patello/Femorotibial, Semi-Constrained, Uncemented, Porous, Coated, Polymer/Metal/Polymer
Biomet, Inc.
Knee Products: 141356 Regenerex Series-A Patella 3 Peg, 31 MM 141358 Regenerex Series-A Patella 3 Peg, 37 MM Product Usage: Knee prosthesis
| Date | Apr 17, 2020 |
| Status | Terminated |
| Reason | Potential presence of elevated endotoxin levels that exceed the specification limit |
| Root cause | Process control |
| Action | Zimmer Biomet issued Urgent Medical Device recall letter dated April 17, 2002 to distributors with direct sales and/or field inventory via email and traceable letter sent via FedEx. Hospitals with direct sales or current inventory, as well as hospitals that have consumed products will be notified via FedEx. Surgeons that have consumed products will be notified via FedEx. Action to take: 1. Review this notification and ensure that affected team members are aware of the contents. 2. Immediately locate and quarantine affected product in your inventory. 3. Immediately return all affected product |
| Quantity | 15 units |
| Distribution | Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide distribution and the countries of Canada, AHMADABAD, GUJARAT, BANGKOK, BELROSE NSW, BUENOS AIRES, CHILE, COSTA RICA, HIRATSUKA CITY, HUECHURABA SANTIAGO, INDIA, JAPAN, MEXICO DF, NETHERLANDS, PICHINCHA, EC, SAN JOSE, |
| FDA record | Open on fda.gov |
510(k) clearances named in this recall
| K083782 | REGENEREX PATELLA COMPONENTS Biomet Manufacturing Corp, Apr 3, 2009 |