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FDAFDA · Food and drugs·Recall number Z-2016-2013

00595202010 Articular Surface XLPE CR ART SURF 1,2/PUR 10, Rx, Sterile; 00595202012 Articular Surface XLPE CR ART SURF 1,2/PUR 12, Rx, Sterile; 00595202014 Articular Surface XLPE CR ART SURF 1,2/PUR 14, Rx, Sterile; 00595202017 Articular Surface XLPE CR ART SURF 1,2/PUR 17, Rx, Sterile; 00595202020 Articular Surface XLPE CR ART SURF 1,2/PUR 20, 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

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