Recall Z-0838-2016— Zimmer Biomet, Inc.
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: K071107. Product: CR Flex GSF Precoat Fem Natural Knee GSF NP Flex Natural Knee GSF POR Flex Natural Knee GSM NP Flex Natural Knee GSM POR Flex prosthesis, knee, patellofemorotibial, semi-constrained, cemented, polymer/metal/polymer various sizes Components with CSTi porous coating are indicated for uncemented or cemented use in skeletally mature individuals with intact medial and lateral collateral ligaments undergoing primary surgery for rehabilitating knees damaged as a result of Noninflammatory Degenerative Joint Disease (NIDJD) or Inflammatory Joint Disease (IJD). " Components without CSTi porous coating are indicated for cemented use in skeletally mature individuals with intact medial and lateral collateral ligaments with conditions of Noninflammatory Degenerative Joint Disease (NIDJD) or Inflammatory Joint Disease (IJD), correctable varus-valgus deformity and moderate flexion contracture, or failed previous surgery where pain, deformity or dysfunction persists. " The N-K Flex femoral provides increased flexion capability for patients who have both the flexibility and desire to increase their flexion range. When used with N-K Flex, NexGen CR-Flex Mobile*, NexGen UC-Flex Mobile*, NexGen Trabecular Metal" CR Monoblock, 90-prefix NexGen CR, 00-prefix 10, 12 or 14mm or 90-prefix 17 or 20mm Prolong¿ Highly Crosslinked Polyethylene CR articular surfaces, it is designed for use 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 recordK-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
CR Flex GSF Precoat Fem Natural Knee GSF NP Flex Natural Knee GSF POR Flex Natural Knee GSM NP Flex Natural Knee GSM POR Flex prosthesis, knee, patellofemorotibial, semi-constrained, cemented, polymer/metal/polymer various sizes Components with CSTi porous coating are indicated for uncemented or cemented use in skeletally mature individuals with intact medial and lateral collateral ligaments undergoing primary surgery for rehabilitating knees damaged as a result of Noninflammatory Degenerative Joint Disease (NIDJD) or Inflammatory Joint Disease (IJD). " Components without CSTi porous coating are indicated for cemented use in skeletally mature individuals with intact medial and lateral collateral ligaments with conditions of Noninflammatory Degenerative Joint Disease (NIDJD) or Inflammatory Joint Disease (IJD), correctable varus-valgus deformity and moderate flexion contracture, or failed previous surgery where pain, deformity or dysfunction persists. " The N-K Flex femoral provides increased flexion capability for patients who have both the flexibility and desire to increase their flexion range. When used with N-K Flex, NexGen CR-Flex Mobile*, NexGen UC-Flex Mobile*, NexGen Trabecular Metal" CR Monoblock, 90-prefix NexGen CR, 00-prefix 10, 12 or 14mm or 90-prefix 17 or 20mm Prolong¿ Highly Crosslinked Polyethylene CR articular surfaces, it is designed for use 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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