FDA Device recall Z-1253-2014
Natural-Knee¿/Apollo" Knee: M/B PAT SZ0 NATURAL-KNEE M/B PAT SZ1 NATURAL-KNEE M/B PAT SZ2 NATURAL-KNEE
- FDA Device
- Class II
- terminated
- Published 2014-03-26
On 2014-03-26 the FDA classified a Class II recall of Natural-Knee¿/Apollo" Knee: M/B PAT SZ0 NATURAL-KNEE M/B PAT SZ1 NATURAL-KNEE M/B PAT SZ2 NATURAL-KNEE by Zimmer, citing A complaint was received for a discolored All Poly Tibia. Root cause analysis found that the discoloration was the result of free radical oxidation. The oxidation process was adva….
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| Agency | FDA Device |
|---|---|
| Recall number | Z-1253-2014 |
| Classification | Class II |
| Status | terminated |
| Initiated | 2014-02-25 |
| Published | 2014-03-26 |
| Last updated | 2026-09-13 11:53 UTC |
| Company | Zimmer |
| Distribution | US |
Product
Natural-Knee¿/Apollo" Knee: M/B PAT SZ0 NATURAL-KNEE M/B PAT SZ1 NATURAL-KNEE M/B PAT SZ2 NATURAL-KNEE
Reason
A complaint was received for a discolored All Poly Tibia. Root cause analysis found that the discoloration was the result of free radical oxidation. The oxidation process was advanced prematurely as a result of the machined component being stored in a transparent container exposed to artificial light for six years prior to inert packaging and sterilization of the device.
Identifiers
| code_info | Item Number 620001100 620001101 620001102 |
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Status history
No status changes recorded since RecallRadar first saw this recall on 2026-09-13 11:53 UTC. Current status: terminated.
Source
Official record: https://api.fda.gov/device/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22Z-1253-2014%22
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