The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-2028-2013·Announced 2013-08-28

Zimmer NexGen Knee Implant Components Recalled for Unapproved Combinations

Zimmer, Inc. is recalling NexGen Cruciate Retaining knee implant components because surgeons are using them in unapproved combinations.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The agency classification is FDA Class II, and the recall involves a structural/functional defect in a medical device (unapproved component combinations) which poses a significant risk of injury.

Plain-English summary

Zimmer, Inc. is recalling specific components of the NexGen Cruciate Retaining (CR) Complete Knee System. The recall involves 192,355 devices, including CR Micro Femurs, Articular Surfaces, Patellae, instruments, and provisionals. These devices are used in total knee arthroplasty for patients with severe pain.

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. The devices were distributed nationwide in the United States and in Japan.

Consumers and healthcare providers should stop using the affected devices and contact Zimmer, Inc. for further instructions on proper handling and replacement.

The recalled product

Product
00595204110 Articular Surface XLPE CR ART SURF 5-6/STRGRN 10, Rx, Sterile; 00595204112 Articular Surface XLPE CR ART SURF 5-6/STRGRN 12, Rx, Sterile; 00595204114 Articular Surface XLPE CR ART SURF 5-6/STRGRN 14, Rx, Sterile; 00595204117 Articular Surface XLPE CR ART SURF
Manufacturer
Zimmer, Inc.
Category
Medical Device — Orthopedic Implant
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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