Recall Z-2033-2013— 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: 00597604110 Articular Surface AC ART SURF 56/STRIPED GRN 10, Rx, Sterile; 00597604112 Articular Surface AC ART SURF 56/STRIPED GRN 12, Rx, Sterile; 00597604114 Articular Surface AC ART SURF 56/STRIPED GRN 14, Rx, Sterile; 00597604117 Articular Surface AC ART SURF 56/STRIPED GRN 17, Rx, Sterile; 00597604120 Articular Surface AC ART SURF 56/STRIPED GRN 20, Rx, Sterile; 00597604123 Articular Surface AC ART SURF 56/STRIPED GRN 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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