Zimmer, Inc.: Medical Device Recall in 2014 - (Recall #: Z-1605-2014)

Updated on March 25, 2026.

See the recall detail below. You can also see other recalls from the same firm in 2014.

Data Source: FDA.

Product Description:

Hinged Knee Support***LATEX FREE" Product Usage: Provide added lateral stability and allows the knee to tolerate more strenuous activity during recuperation.

Product Classification:

Class II

Date Initiated: March 19, 2014

Date Posted: May 21, 2014

Recall Number: Z-1605-2014

Event ID: 68017

Reason for Recall:

During a transfer of products from a recently shutdown facility, the firm discovered raw material labeled as latex free actually contained latex.

Status: Terminated

Product Quantity: 546 units

Code Information:

Model #: 00-1773-002-00 through 00-1773-008-00

Distribution Pattern:

Worldwide Distribution - US Nationwide in the states of: AK, AZ, CA, FL, GA, IA, IL, IN, LA, MD, MI, MO NC, NE, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SD, TX, UT, VA, VT, WA, WI & WV and countries of: AUSTRALIA, CANADA, GERMANY, IRAQ, ITALY, SAUDI ARABIA, TUNISIA & UNITES ARAB EMIRATES.

Voluntary or Mandated:

Voluntary: Firm initiated