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HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2020-2013·Announced 2013-08-28

Zimmer Recalls NexGen Knee Components Due to Unapproved Combinations

Zimmer, Inc. is recalling NexGen CR Complete Knee System components because surgeons are implanting them in unapproved combinations.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class II, and the hazard involves the use of medical devices in unapproved combinations, which poses a risk of harm even though specific injuries are not detailed in the provided text.

Plain-English summary

Zimmer, Inc. is recalling specific components of the NexGen Cruciate Retaining (CR) Complete Knee System. The affected products include CR Micro Femurs, Articular Surfaces, Patellae, instruments, and provisionals. The recall involves 192,355 devices distributed nationwide in the United States and in Japan.

The recall is being conducted because surgeons are implanting these components in combinations that are not approved, specifically combining micro components with standard components. A previous recall in March 2012 reiterated the proper combination labeling, but the mismatch problem has continued. These devices are used in total knee arthroplasty and are indicated for patients with severe pain.

Healthcare providers should stop using the affected components in unapproved combinations. Patients who have had these components implanted should contact their healthcare provider for guidance.

The recalled product

Product
00597202009 Articular Surface CR ART SURF 12/PURPLE 09, Rx, Sterile; 00597202010 Articular Surface CR ART SURF 12/PURPLE 10, Rx, Sterile; 00597202012 Articular Surface CR ART SURF 12/PURPLE 12, Rx, Sterile; 00597202014 Articular Surface CR ART SURF 12/PURPLE 14, Rx, Ster
Manufacturer
Zimmer, Inc.
Category
Medical Device — Orthopedic Implants
Hazard
Affected units
192,355

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

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Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 47 recalled by Zimmer, Inc. under a single FDA (Devices) recall action. The agency files each product separately, so the size of the action is not visible from this page alone.

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