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Recall Observatory FDA recall evidence

Device product

Zimmer Gender Solution Patello-Femoral Joint (PFJ) System Patello-Femoral Trochlea Component, Precoat, Size 4, Left. Knee prosthesis.

Z-2545-2014

July 30, 2014

Class II

Product summary

Firm
Zimmer, Inc.
Event
Event 68934
Status
Terminated
Classification
Class II
Quantity
15 units
Official record key
device-enforcement:Z-2545-2014

Official wording

Reason: Internal review found that five (5) PFJ implant forgings were identified as have forged laps during receiving inspection process for raw material. These five forgings were not segregated and were subsequently issued to final manufacturing under Part 00-5926-014-01; lot 62455332. A forged lap is a defect that forms when metal folds over itself during forging.

Code information: 00-5926-014-01; Lot 62455332

Distribution pattern: Worldwide Distribution - US (nationwide) in the states of HI, CA, GA, MI, and IL and the countries of TAIWAN, BELGIUM, AUSTRALIA, FRANCE, JAPAN, and UK.

Derived failure modes

  • Unknown

    reason.no_named_rule · v1.0.0

    Internal review found that five (5) PFJ implant forgings were identified as have forged laps during receiving inspection process for raw material. These five forgings were not segregated and were subsequently issued to final manufacturing under Part 00-5926-014-01; lot 62455332. A forged lap is a defect that forms when metal folds over itself during forging.