Recall Z-2020-2013— 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: 00597202009 Articular Surface CR ART SURF 12/PURPLE 09, Rx, Sterile; 00597202010 Articular Surface CR ART SURF 12/PURPLE 10, Rx, Sterile; 00597202012 Articular Surface CR ART SURF 12/PURPLE 12, Rx, Sterile; 00597202014 Articular Surface CR ART SURF 12/PURPLE 14, Rx, Sterile; 00597202017 Articular Surface CR ART SURF 12/PURPLE 17, Rx, Sterile; 00597202020 Articular Surface CR ART SURF 12/PURPLE 20, Rx, Sterile; 00597202023 Articular Surface CR ART SURF 12/PURPLE 23, 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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