Recall Z-2009-2013— Zimmer, Inc.

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: 00597001303 Femur CR PRC FEM COMP SIZE CML Rx, Sterile; 00597001304 Femur CR PRC FEM COMP SIZE CMR Rx, Sterile; 00597001403 Femur CR PRC FEM COMP SIZE DML Rx, Sterile; 00597001404 Femur CR PRC FEM COMP SIZE DMR Rx, Sterile; 00597001503 Femur CR PRC FEM COMP SIZE EML Rx, Sterile; 00597001504 Femur CR PRC FEM COMP SIZE EMR 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

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