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HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2041-2013·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 involves a medical device where the hazard is the use of unapproved component combinations, which poses a risk of harm, but the source text does not report specific injuries or illnesses.

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 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.

The recall affects 192,355 devices distributed nationwide in the United States and in Japan. A previous recall in March 2012 reiterated the proper combination labeling, but the mismatch problem has continued. The devices are indicated for use in total knee arthroplasty for patients with severe pain.

Consumers and healthcare providers should contact Zimmer, Inc. for further instructions on how to handle the affected devices.

The recalled product

Product
00597504110 Provisional AC ART SURF PROV 56/STR GRN 10, Rx, Sterile; 00597504112 Provisional AC ART SURF PROV 56/STR GRN 12, Rx, Sterile; 00597504114 Provisional AC ART SURF PROV 56/STR GRN 14, Rx, Sterile; 00597504117 Provisional AC ART SURF PROV 56/STR GRN 17, Rx,
Manufacturer
Zimmer, Inc.
Category
Medical Device — Orthopedic Implants
Hazard
Affected units
192,355

Is your product affected?

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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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