Stryker recalls collagen-based meniscus implants that may have been exposed to high temperatures during shipping, potentially affecting safety. Learn which models are affected and what to do.
The recalled products were shipped without the required temperature control packaging, therefore could potentially have been exposed to elevated temperatures during transit.
Stryker is recalling collagen-based meniscus implants that could have been damaged by high temperatures during shipping. This might affect the implant's safety and effectiveness if used.
The implants were shipped without proper temperature control packaging, which could expose them to high temperatures during transit. This might compromise the implant's integrity and safety.
Patients who received the recalled CMI meniscus implants for knee repair are likely affected. Those with the specific serial numbers listed are at risk of potential temperature damage.
Check the serial numbers listed: 4600 (15J456), 4601 (16A463, 16G470, 17F510), 4607 (16A461, 16D465, 16E467, 16F468, 17E506, 17E507), and 4612 (16A458, 16A459, 17D489, 17E503, 17E504).
Look for the specific serial numbers listed in the recall notice: 4600 (15J456), 4601 (16A463, 16G470, 17F510), 4607 (16A461, 16D465, 16E467, 16F468, 17E506, 17E507), and 4612 (16A458, 16A459, 17D489, 17E503, 17E504).
The CMI device is a collagen-based implant designed to help repair knee tissue in patients with irreparable meniscus tears or loss of meniscus tissue.
Check the serial numbers listed: 4600 (15J456), 4601 (16A463, 16G470, 17F510), 4607 (16A461, 16D465, 16E467, 16F468, 17E506, 17E507), and 4612 (16A458, 16A459, 17D489, 17E503, 17E504).
No action is needed if your implant's serial number is not listed in the recall notice.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Stryker to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-0974-2018 — Stryker Stryker Hello, I own a Stryker that is covered by recall Z-0974-2018 from Stryker. 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.
