TRABECULAR METAL FEMORAL CONE AUGMENT - LEFT, Part Number: 00-5450-012-31. The objective of the Trabecular Metal Femoral Cone Augment is to fill and reconstruct large bone deficiencies and cavitary defects in the distal femur and to provide for a stable platform for an LCCK or Rotating Hinge Knee femoral component.

Zimmer, Inc. sent Urgent: Device Removal letters, dated July 9, 2010, identifying the affected product and stating the issue. Specifically, the left femoral cone augment component may be labeled as a right and the right femoral cone augment component may be labeled as a left. The letter also discussed the clinical implications along with required actions. Customers are to perform a physical count of all affected product and record the data on the Inventory Return Certification Form included with the letter. In addition, customers should complete and return the Inventory Certification and User Facility/HCP Documentation Forms. Affected product along with the Inventory Return Certification Form should be returned. Zimmer, Inc. should be contacted at 1-800-613-6131 if there are any questions or need for additional information.