Recall Z-0830-2016— Zimmer Biomet, Inc.

Name: FDA recall Z-0830-2016
Creator: U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Published: 2016-01-11

Class II · Terminated

Class II FDA medical device recall by Zimmer Biomet, Inc., initiated 2016-01-11, terminated 2017-05-23. It names one FDA 510(k) clearance: K060370. Product: LPS-FLEX GSF OPT prosthesis, knee, patellofemorotibial, semi-constrained, cemented, polymer/metal/polymer Various sizes¿ Product Usage "" This device is indicated for patients with severe knee pain and disability due to: Rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, traumatic arthritis, polyarthritis. Collagen disorders, and/or avascular necrosis of the femoral condyle. Post-traumatic loss of joint configuration, particularly when there is patellofemoral erosion, dysfunction or prior patellectomy. Moderate valgus, varus, or flexion deformities. The salvage of previously failed surgical attempts or for a knee in which satisfactory stability in flexion cannot be obtained at the time of surgery. " The CR-Flex GSF and LPS-Flex GSF uncoated (Option) and precoat styles are intended for cemented use only. " The CR-Flex GSF and LPS-Flex GSF porous coated femoral components may be used cemented or uncemented (biological fixation). " Specific uses with CR-Flex GSF or LPS-Flex GSF femorals: Provides increased flexion capability for patients who have both the flexibility and desire to increase their flexion range. The CR-Flex GSF femoral, when used with 90-prefix NexGen CR articular surfaces, 00-prefix 10, 12 or 14 mm or 90-prefix 17 or 20 mm Prolong¿ Highly Crosslinked Polyethylene CR articular surfaces, or with Gender Solutions Natural-Knee Flex Congruent articular surfaces, is designed for use with a functional posterior cruciate ligament and when load bearing range of motion (ROM) is expected to be less than or equal to 155 degrees. The LPS-Flex GSF femoral, when used with LPS-Flex articular surfaces, is designed for use with both cruciate ligaments excised and when load bearing ROM is expected to be less than or equal to 155 degrees.". Reason: LDPE bag containing the implant adheres to the highly polished implant surface..

Recalling firm: Zimmer Biomet, Inc.
Classification: Class II
Status: Terminated
Initiated: 2016-01-11
Terminated: 2017-05-23
Firm location: Warsaw, IN, United States

510(k) clearances named in this recall

1 on FDA's record

K060370 — NEXGEN KNEE GENDER SOLUTIONS FEMALE (GSF) FEMORAL COMPONENTSZimmer, Inc.·cleared 2006-04-28

K-numbers as listed on FDA's Recall Enterprise System record for this event (openFDA device/recall k_numbers). The recall may also cover devices cleared under other submissions not named here.

Product description

LPS-FLEX GSF OPT prosthesis, knee, patellofemorotibial, semi-constrained, cemented, polymer/metal/polymer Various sizes¿ Product Usage "" This device is indicated for patients with severe knee pain and disability due to: Rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, traumatic arthritis, polyarthritis. Collagen disorders, and/or avascular necrosis of the femoral condyle. Post-traumatic loss of joint configuration, particularly when there is patellofemoral erosion, dysfunction or prior patellectomy. Moderate valgus, varus, or flexion deformities. The salvage of previously failed surgical attempts or for a knee in which satisfactory stability in flexion cannot be obtained at the time of surgery. " The CR-Flex GSF and LPS-Flex GSF uncoated (Option) and precoat styles are intended for cemented use only. " The CR-Flex GSF and LPS-Flex GSF porous coated femoral components may be used cemented or uncemented (biological fixation). " Specific uses with CR-Flex GSF or LPS-Flex GSF femorals: Provides increased flexion capability for patients who have both the flexibility and desire to increase their flexion range. The CR-Flex GSF femoral, when used with 90-prefix NexGen CR articular surfaces, 00-prefix 10, 12 or 14 mm or 90-prefix 17 or 20 mm Prolong¿ Highly Crosslinked Polyethylene CR articular surfaces, or with Gender Solutions Natural-Knee Flex Congruent articular surfaces, is designed for use with a functional posterior cruciate ligament and when load bearing range of motion (ROM) is expected to be less than or equal to 155 degrees. The LPS-Flex GSF femoral, when used with LPS-Flex articular surfaces, is designed for use with both cruciate ligaments excised and when load bearing ROM is expected to be less than or equal to 155 degrees."

Reason for recall

LDPE bag containing the implant adheres to the highly polished implant surface.

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