Recall Z-1318-2016

Biomet, Inc. · initiated March 9, 2016

Class II Terminated

Class II – products that might cause a temporary health problem or pose a slight threat of a serious nature

Product

All instrumentation associated with the Prelude PF Resurfacing Knee System.

Codes / lots: All Lots of All Prelude PF instrumentation part numbers. Part Number Description 110004338: No. 1 Femoral Trial, Left 110004248: No. 1 Femoral Trial, Right 110004339: No. 2 Femoral Trial, Left 110004250: No. 2 Femoral Trial, Right 110004344: No. 3 Femoral Trial, Left 110004252: No. 3 Femoral Trial, Right 110004342: No. 4 Femoral Trial, Left 110004254: No. 4 Femoral Trial, Right 110004341: No. 5 Femoral Trial, Left 110004256: No. 5 Femoral Trial, Right 110004337: No. 6 Femoral Trial, Left 110004258: No. 6 Femoral Trial, Right 110004340: No. 6W Femoral Trial, Left 110004260: No. 6W Femoral Trial, Right 110004343: No. 7W Femoral Trial, Left 110004262: No. 7W Femoral Trial, Right 110004345: No. 8W Femoral Trial, Left 110004264: No. 8W Femoral Trial, Right 110004105: No. 1 Drill Guide, Left 110004106: No. 1 Drill Guide, Right 110004107: No. 2 Drill Guide, Left 110004108: No. 2 Drill Guide, Right 110004109: No. 3 Drill Guide, Left 110004110: No. 3 Drill Guide, Right 110004111: No.4 Drill Guide, Left 110004112: No.4 Drill Guide, Right 110004113: No. 5 Drill Guide, Left 110004114: No. 5 Drill Guide, Right 110004115: No. 6 Drill Guide, Left 110004116: No. 6 Drill Guide, Right 110004117:…

Reason for recall

Inadequate design control.

FDA-determined cause: Device Design

Action taken

Zimmer Biomet sent an "Urgent Medical Device Recall Notice" dated March 9, 2016, to all affected customers. The letter identified the product the problem and the action needed to be taken by the customer. The following actions are REQUIRED: 1. Immediately locate and remove the identified device(s) listed below from circulation. 2. Carefully follow the instructions on the enclosed Response Form. 3.Email a copy of the response form to CPW ARFieldAction@zimmerbiomet.com prior to return of product. 4. Use priority carrier for your shipment. Please confirm receipt of this notice by sending back the response form within three (3) business days. Thank you in advance for your assistance and prompt attention. On behalf of Zimmer Biomet, I apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. Questions related to this notice should be directed to (574) 372-1570, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Details

Recall number
Z-1318-2016
Initiated
March 9, 2016
Posted by FDA
April 4, 2016
Terminated
May 23, 2017
Product code
KRR – Prosthesis, Knee, Patello/Femoral, Semi-Constrained, Cemented, Metal/Polymer
Quantity
576
Distribution
US Distribution to the states of : CA, CO, GA, IN, KS, MI, MO, NC, NJ, OH, TN and TX.
Recalling firm
Biomet, Inc., Warsaw, IN

Official FDA recall record