Recall Z-1999-2013— Zimmer, Inc.
Class II · Terminated
Class II FDA medical device recall by Zimmer, Inc., initiated 2013-06-07, terminated 2014-12-15. FDA's recall record names no specific 510(k) clearance for this event. Product: 00597001131 Femur CR PRC SURF HDN FEM CO-NID AML, Rx, Sterile; 00597001132 Femur CR PRC SURF HDN FEM CO-NID AMR, Rx, Sterile; 00597001231 Femur CR PRC SURF HDN FEM CO-NID BML, Rx, Sterile; 00597001232 Femur CR PRC SURF HDN FEM CO-NID BMR, Rx, Sterile; Used in total knee arthroplasty and indicated for patients with severe pain.. Reason: Surgeons are implanting components of the NexGen Cruciate Retaining (CR) Complete Knee System in combinations that are not approved (micro with standard). Includes CR Micro Femurs, Articular Surface, Patellae, instruments and provisionals combined with standard components. A March 2012 recall reiterated the proper combination labeling, but the mis match problem continues. Zimmer is removing the d.
- Recalling firm
- Zimmer, Inc.
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Terminated
- Initiated
- 2013-06-07
- Terminated
- 2014-12-15
- Firm location
- Warsaw, IN, United States
Product description
00597001131 Femur CR PRC SURF HDN FEM CO-NID AML, Rx, Sterile; 00597001132 Femur CR PRC SURF HDN FEM CO-NID AMR, Rx, Sterile; 00597001231 Femur CR PRC SURF HDN FEM CO-NID BML, Rx, Sterile; 00597001232 Femur CR PRC SURF HDN FEM CO-NID BMR, Rx, Sterile; Used in total knee arthroplasty and indicated for patients with severe pain.
Reason for recall
Surgeons are implanting components of the NexGen Cruciate Retaining (CR) Complete Knee System in combinations that are not approved (micro with standard). Includes CR Micro Femurs, Articular Surface, Patellae, instruments and provisionals combined with standard components. A March 2012 recall reiterated the proper combination labeling, but the mis match problem continues. Zimmer is removing the d
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