CLASS II Device recall · Reported 10 Sep 2014 · FDA Enforcement Report
Natural-Knee System Patella Bushings Orthopedic surgical instrument recalled
Zimmer is recalling Natural-Knee System Patella Bushings Orthopedic surgical instrument. The recall was initiated on 10 Jul 2014 and the FDA has classified it as Class II.
Check your package
Stop using the device if the notice says to, and contact the manufacturer or your healthcare provider for the correction or replacement.
Recall details
- Recall number
- Z-2585-2014
- FDA event ID
- 68655
- Recalling firm
- Zimmer, Warsaw, IN
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 10 Jul 2014
- FDA classified
- 4 Sep 2014
- Reported
- 10 Sep 2014
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Two or more of the following: Email, Fax, Letter, Press Release, Telephone, Visit
- Reason category
- Other Reasons
- Device type
- Hip & Knee Implants
Timeline
| 10 Jul 2014 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 4 Sep 2014 | Classified by FDA | +56 days |
| 10 Sep 2014 | Published in enforcement report | +6 days |
Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.
Reason for recall
Zimmer received a trend of complaints indicating corrosion of product.
Product as listed by the FDA
Natural-Knee System Patella Bushings Orthopedic surgical instrument. Part Number 6290-00-704. Per the Natural-Knee II Primary System Surgical Technique, the patellar bushing is placed on the cut surface of the patella and used as a guide for the matching size patella cutter
Where it was distributed
Worldwide Distribution - US Distribution and the countries of : Argentina, Australia, Brazil, France, Germany, India, Japan, Spain, Switzerland, and Venezuela.
Questions about this recall
Why was it recalled?
Zimmer received a trend of complaints indicating corrosion of product.
Which lots are affected?
Part Number 6290-00-704. Lots Manufactured by Zimmer: 1137602, 1324205, 1331331, 1346218, 1351208, 1368598, 1373552, 1376006, 1382199, 1386059, 1422626, 1426895, 1438006, 1441899, 1475757, 1475758, 1478938, 1493445, 1517176, 1525953, 1525954, 1549263, 1551990, 1554289, 1556787, 1560245, 1596097, 1601264, 1601980, 1606097, 1606956, 170675, 172228, 173342-3, 173342-8, 173342-9, 593336, 597424, 60259011, 60293370, 60305590, 60380932, 60398259, 60607433, 60671091, 60704501, 60744843, 60924671, 60931675, 60946362, 60949827, 60956490, 60961653, 60973615, 60983070, 60987243, 61010771, 61092652, 61099690, 611105, 61132248, 61240154, 61240155, 61513545, 61750140, 62028651, 62130964, 62238170, 62477497, 625041, 689492, 747883, 783836, 784561, 789471, 791165, 796410, 802259, 803825, 825355-1, 825355-2, 831825-1, 863226-1, 863226-2,& 9907272. Lots Manufactured by Centerpulse: 9827, 10406, 95319, 95659, 95660, 95661, 96666, 97909, 97910, 97911, 97918, 97919, 97920, 97921, 97922, 1137602, 1141806, 1142826, 1142827, 1146540, 1147430, 1148802, 1155438, 1155439, 1164234, 1164235, 1164236, 1164237, 1180626, 1180627, 1180628, 1180629, 1180630, 1190942, 1190943, 1190944, 1200830, 1200831, 1200832, 1200833, 1200834, 1200835, 1200836, 1200837, 1200838, 1200839, 1200840, 1232870, 1232871, 1232872, 1232873, 1232874, 1265021, 1265022, 1265023, 1265024, 1265025, 1265026, 1299412, 1299413, 1307097, 1307745, 1307746, 1313080, 1321261, 1324205, 1331331, 1331516, 1340515, 1346218, 1351208, 1353797, 1361953, 1368598, 1373552, 1376006, 1382199, 1386059, 1388166, 1422626, 1426895, 1438006, 1441899, 1475757, 1475758, 1478938, 1493445, 1517176, 1525953, 1525954, 1549263, 1551990, 1554289, 1556787, 1560245, 1583307, 1583622, 1583623, 1594529, 1596097, 1601264, 1601980, 1606097, 1606956, & 1346218-B.
Where was it sold?
Worldwide Distribution - US Distribution and the countries of : Argentina, Australia, Brazil, France, Germany, India, Japan, Spain, Switzerland, and Venezuela.
What should I do if I have it?
Stop using the device if the notice says to, and contact the manufacturer or your healthcare provider for the correction or replacement.
What does Class II mean?
Class II means the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems, or the probability of serious harm is remote.
Read the official FDA notice · Source record retrieved 21 Sep 2026. The FDA describes openFDA data as unvalidated; the official notice takes precedence. This page reports the record and gives no medical advice.
Other products in this recall event
3 other products · FDA event 68655This product is part of a recall event; the main page for the event is Natural-Knee System Patella Bushings recalled by Zimmer.
| Reported | Class | Recall | Company | Reason | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CLASS II | Natural-Knee System Patella Bushings recalled by Zimmer | Zimmer | Other | IN | |
| CLASS II | Natural-Knee System Patella Bushings recalled by Zimmer | Zimmer | Other | IN | |
| CLASS II | Natural-Knee System Patella Bushings Orthopedic surgical instrument recalled | Zimmer | Other | IN |
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