Recall Z-2019-2013— 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: 90597002009 Articular Surface CR ART SURF 12/PURPLE 09MM, Rx, Sterile; 90597002010 Articular Surface CR ART SURF 12/PURPLE 10MM, Rx, Sterile; 90597002012 Articular Surface CR ART SURF 12/PURPLE 12MM, Rx, Sterile; 90597002014 Articular Surface CR ART SURF 12/PURPLE 14MM, Rx, Sterile; 90597002017 Articular Surface CR ART SURF 12/PURPLE 17MM, Rx, Sterile; 90597002020 Articular Surface CR ART SURF 12/PURPLE 20MM, 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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