Aesculap Implant Systems LLC recalls COLUMBUS CR/PS TIB.PLAT.PLASMAPORE, Knee implant components, various sizes, model nos. NN081K NN082K NN083K NN084K NN08…

Recall date

January 21, 2020

Source

U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) — enforcement report

Recall number

Z-1479-2020

FDA classification

Class II

Brand / firm

Aesculap Implant Systems LLC

Sold / distributed

Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide distribution in the states of AL, CA, CO, FL, GA, ID, IL, IN, KS, LA, MA, MD, MI, MN, MO, NC, OH, OK, OR, PA, TN, TX, UT, WA and countries of Saudi Arabia, Utd. Arab Emir., Argentina, Austria, Australia, Bosnia-Herz., Bulgaria, Brazil, Switzerland, Chile, Chin…

Why it was recalled

Low Density Polyethylene (LDPE) particles may be present on the surface of the implant upon the opening of the inner packaging.

Class II means using this product may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems; the chance of serious harm is remote.

What was recalled

COLUMBUS CR/PS TIB.PLAT.PLASMAPORE, Knee implant components, various sizes, model nos. NN081K NN082K NN083K NN084K NN085K NN086K NN087K NN088K NN089K Product Usage: Tibia-Plateaus are part of implants in the group of knee endoprosthetics. For these implant parts there are cemented and cement-free versions as well as versions with zirconium nitride multi layer.