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FDA (Devices) recall action 61764

Zimmer Inc. recalled 2 products on 2012-08-08

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Products
2
Announced
2012-08-08
Critical
0
Units
1,727

Why these products were recalled

The design of the spring clip for the jaw assembly was updated in March 2011 due to fractures of the spring clip. Zimmer has received complaints for the spring clip fracturing on the updated design. The spring clip may fracture or fall off of the instrument during use, and a device fragment may be left in the surgical site. The risk of disassembly or fracture occurs when the instrument is typicall

The agency’s own wording, quoted from the enforcement report.

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  • SevereFDA (Devices)··2012-08-08

    Zimmer Recalls Nextgen Knee Replacement Jaw Instruments Due to Fracture Risk

    Zimmer Inc. is recalling Nextgen Complete Knee Solution replacement jaws because the spring clip may fracture or fall off during use, potentially leaving fragments in the surgical site.

    Product
    Nextgen Complete Knee Solution Replacement Jaw for Use with Femoral and Provisional Impactor/Extractor, REF 00-5901-026-40, Non-Sterile Zimmer, Warsaw Indiana The instrument is attached to the femoral implant or provisional to aid in positioning and inserting the components.
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  • SevereFDA (Devices)··2012-08-08

    Zimmer Recalls Nextgen Knee Instruments Due to Spring Clip Fracture Risk

    Zimmer Inc. is recalling 1,662 Nextgen Complete Knee Solution Femoral and Provisional Impactor/Extractor instruments because the spring clip may fracture or fall off during use, potentially leaving fragments in the surgical site.

    Product
    Nextgen Complete Knee Solution Femoral and Provisional Impactor/ Extractor, REF 00-5901-026-00, Non-Sterile Zimmer, Warsaw Indiana The instrument is attached to the femoral implant or provisional to aid in positioning and inserting the components.
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