Zimmer Biomet, Inc. - ZIMMER PATELLOFEMORAL JOINT PROSTHESIS - Class 2 Recall

Gender PFJ FEMORAL COMP, prosthesis, knee, patello/femorotibial, semi-constrained, uncemented, porous, coated, polymer/metal/polymer various sizes " Osteoarthritis, traumatic arthritis, polyarthritis, and/or severe chondrocalcinosis of the patellofemoral joint. The salvage of previously failed surgical attempts (e.g., arthroscopy, lateral release, cartilage transplantation). History of patellar dislocation or patella fracture. Dysplasia-induced degeneration. This device is intended for cemented use only."

http://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfRes/res.cfm?ID=143340

Source: Medical Device Recalls - February 23, 2016 Category: Medical Equipment Source Type: alerts