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Zimmer Inc.: Zimmer Natural-Knee II System Modular Cemented Tibial Baseplate, Left, Size 00, for cemented use only, sterile, Zimmer, Warsaw, IN; Model Number: 6420-00-002. The Natural-Knee II System Cemented Modular Tibial Baseplate is a nonporous component which may be used in total knee replacement surgery. The baseplate is intended for cemented use only.

Recall number
Z-1482-2009
Recalling firm
Zimmer Inc.
Product
Zimmer Natural-Knee II System Modular Cemented Tibial Baseplate, Left, Size 00, for cemented use only, sterile, Zimmer, Warsaw, IN; Model Number: 6420-00-002. The Natural-Knee II System Cemented Modular Tibial Baseplate is a nonporous component which may be used in total knee replacement surgery. The baseplate is intended for cemented use only.
Status
Terminated
Initiated
2009-03-18
Posted
2009-06-30
Terminated
2009-10-23
Reason
The tibial spacer will not affix to the distal surface of the baseplate, as intended.
Root cause
Nonconforming Material/Component
Action
Zimmer, Inc. issued an "Urgent-Device Recall" letter dated March 18, 2009 instructing users to cease using and return the affected product accompanied with a completed Inventory Return Certification form. The inventory Return Certification form should also be faxed to Zimmer, Inc. at 1-574-372-4265. Further questions should be addressed to Zimmer, Inc. at 1-800-613-6131.
Quantity
834 of all products
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution - USA including states of CA, NY, MI, OH, WI, IA, MN, NJ, IL, MO, TX, LA, NC, SC, PA, AR, MS, FL, GA, AL, OK, KS, TN, CT, NM, UT, NV, ID and CO and Switzerland.
Lot, serial or model codes
All lots.
510(k) numbers
["K023528"]
PMA numbers
not on file
Product code
JWH
Firm FEI
1000220733
Firm city
Warsaw
Firm state
IN
Firm country
not on file

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2026-09-28
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