FDA Device recall Z-0317-2017
Zimmer¿ Gender Solutions" Patellofemoral Joint Prosthesis Milling Handpiece
- FDA Device
- Class II
- terminated
- Published 2016-11-02
On 2016-11-02 the FDA classified a Class II recall of Zimmer¿ Gender Solutions" Patellofemoral Joint Prosthesis Milling Handpiece by Zimmer Biomet, citing complaints have been reported that the handpiece is inoperable. The investigation found that the complaints were related to the lack of preventative maintenance contrary to what i….
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| Agency | FDA Device |
|---|---|
| Recall number | Z-0317-2017 |
| Classification | Class II |
| Status | terminated |
| Initiated | 2016-09-28 |
| Published | 2016-11-02 |
| Last updated | 2026-09-13 11:54 UTC |
| Company | Zimmer Biomet |
| Distribution | US |
Product
Zimmer¿ Gender Solutions" Patellofemoral Joint Prosthesis Milling Handpiece
Reason
Complaints have been reported that the handpiece is inoperable. The investigation found that the complaints were related to the lack of preventative maintenance contrary to what is recommended in the instructions for use included with the handpiece. An inoperable device may lead to a delay in surgery
Identifiers
| code_info | Item Number 00-5927-040-00 Serial Number All |
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Status history
No status changes recorded since RecallRadar first saw this recall on 2026-09-13 11:54 UTC. Current status: terminated.
Source
Official record: https://api.fda.gov/device/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22Z-0317-2017%22
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