Zimmer Biomet, Inc.: Medical Device Recall in 2017 - (Recall #: Z-2068-2017)

Updated on March 25, 2026.

See the recall detail below. You can also see other recalls from the same firm in 2017.

Data Source: FDA.

Product Description:

Regenerex Patella RGX 3 PEG SER A PATELLA 28MM RGX 3 PEG SER A PATELLA 31MM RGX 3 PEG SER A PATELLA 34MM RGX 3 PEG SER A PATELLA 37MM Product Usage: The Regenerex Series A Patella can be used for any non-cemented resurfaced 3-peg patella application within the Vanguard Complete Knee System. 1. Painful and disabled knee joint resulting from osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, traumatic arthritis where one or more compartments are involved. 2. Correction of varus, valgus, or posttraumatic deformity. 3. Correction or revision of unsuccessful osteotomy, arthrodesis, or failure of previous joint replacement procedure.

Product Classification:

Class II

Date Initiated: March 22, 2017

Date Posted: May 17, 2017

Recall Number: Z-2068-2017

Event ID: 77094

Reason for Recall:

pegs shearing post-operatively

Status: Terminated

Product Quantity: 8154

Code Information:

All lots of Model #'s: 141355 141356 141357 141358

Distribution Pattern:

US Nationwide.distribution and Canada.

Voluntary or Mandated:

Voluntary: Firm initiated