The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2038-2013·Announced 2013-08-28

Zimmer Recalls NexGen Knee System Components Due to Unapproved Combinations

Zimmer, Inc. is recalling NexGen Cruciate Retaining 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 includes CR Micro Femurs, Articular Surface, Patellae, instruments, and provisionals. The issue arises 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 affected devices are used in total knee arthroplasty and are indicated for patients with severe pain. The recall covers 192,355 devices distributed nationwide in the United States and in Japan.

Consumers and healthcare providers should stop using the affected components and contact Zimmer, Inc. for further instructions on how to handle the recalled items.

The recalled product

Product
00597106126 Provisional MIC POROUS PAT PROV 26MMX10MM, Rx, Sterile; 00597106129 Provisional MIC POROUS PAT PROV 29MMX10MM, Rx, Sterile; 00597106132 Provisional MIC POROUS PAT PROV 32MMX10MM, Rx, Sterile; 00597106135 Provisional MIC POROUS PAT PROV 35MMX10MM, 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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