Aesculap Univation X Knee Implants: Risk of Implant Loosening

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What happened, in plain English

Aesculap is recalling certain Univation X System knee implants that may loosen over time, potentially requiring revision surgery. This recall affects patients who received these specific implant models.

Why it’s dangerous

The implants may loosen over time, which could lead to the need for additional surgery to correct the issue. This is a mechanical failure that occurs during normal use but does not cause immediate harm.

Who’s affected

Patients who received the Univation X System knee implants with catalog numbers NL476 through NL481 are most at risk. These implants were sold starting in 2020.

How to tell if you have this one

Check if your knee implant has catalog numbers NL476 through NL481. These models were sold starting in 2020 and are used for meniscal cartilage repair.

Brand
Aesculap
Category
Medical device

Based on the official FDA remedy

What to do — step by step

Check Implant Catalog Number
Look for the catalog number on your implant packaging or documentation to confirm if it is NL476 through NL481.

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Questions people ask

Do I need to stop using these implants?

No, the recall does not require immediate removal. Patients should check if their implant is in the affected catalog range and contact Aesculap if needed.

What should I do if I have the affected implants?

Contact Aesculap directly to discuss potential revision surgery options if your implant is in the affected catalog range.

When were these implants sold?

These implants were sold starting in 2020.

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Subject: Recall Z-2510-2021 — Aesculap Aesculap

Hello,

I own a Aesculap that is covered by recall Z-2510-2021 from Aesculap.

I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this?

Thank you.

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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official FDA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.

Official source: FDA Recall #Z-2510-2021 (March 19, 2021) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for Z-2510-2021 to see it in context.
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Aesculap Implant Systems LLC recalls Univation X System knee implant devices as follows: Catalog/Product: NL476 UNIVATION F MENISCAL COMP.T1 RM/LM 8MM;

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