The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2027-2013·Announced 2013-08-28

Zimmer NexGen Knee System Components Recalled for Unapproved Combinations

Zimmer, Inc. is recalling NexGen Cruciate Retaining 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 recall involves CR Micro Femurs, Articular Surfaces, Patellae, instruments, and provisionals that are being combined with standard components in ways that are not approved.

The recall is being conducted because surgeons are implanting these components in unapproved combinations, specifically mixing micro and standard parts. A previous recall in March 2012 reiterated the proper combination labeling, but the mismatch problem has continued. The affected devices were distributed nationwide in the United States and in Japan.

This recall affects patients who have had total knee arthroplasty using these specific NexGen components. Consumers and healthcare providers should contact Zimmer, Inc. for further instructions on how to proceed with the recall.

The recalled product

Product
00597603110 Articular Surface AC ART SURF 34/STRIPED YEL 10, Rx, Sterile; 00597603112 Articular Surface AC ART SURF 34/STRIPED YEL 12, Rx, Sterile; 00597603110 Articular Surface AC ART SURF 34/STRIPED YEL 10, Rx, Sterile; 00597603110 Articular Surface AC ART SURF 34/STRI
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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