FDAFDA · Food and drugs·Recall number Z-2003-2013
65597201101 Femur CR POR FEM HATCP SIZE AML Rx, Sterile; 65597201102 Femur CR POR FEM HATCP SIZE AMR Rx, Sterile; 65597201201 Femur CR POR FEM HATCP SIZE BML Rx, Sterile; 65597201202 Femur CR POR FEM HATCP SIZE BMR Rx, Sterile; Used in total knee arthroplasty and indicated for patients with severe pain.
Published August 28, 2013 · Recall initiated: June 7, 2013
Status when published: Terminated — openFDA updates weekly, so this field may not reflect the current status. Always confirm with the official notice.
What's the hazard
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
What to do
Voluntary: Firm initiated · Two or more of the following: Email, Fax, Letter, Press Release, Telephone, Visit
Recall details
- Manufacturer
- Zimmer, Inc.
- Distributor
- Worldwide Distribution-USA (nationwide) and the country of Japan.
- Lot
- all codes
- Risk classification
- Class II
- Area (FDA)
- device
- Country
- United States