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FDA Devices Moderate Class II Terminated

NexGen Complete Knee Solution, MIS Total Knee Procedure, Stemmed Tibial Component, Precoat, Fixed Bearing, Size 5. Part of the NexGen systems of semi-constrained, non-linked condylar knee prosthesis.

Reported: July 9, 2014 Initiated: May 19, 2014 #Z-1936-2014

Product Description

NexGen Complete Knee Solution, MIS Total Knee Procedure, Stemmed Tibial Component, Precoat, Fixed Bearing, Size 5. Part of the NexGen systems of semi-constrained, non-linked condylar knee prosthesis.

Reason for Recall

Zimmer is initiating a voluntary recall of specific identified lots due to the potential that the threads may be out of specification.

Details

Recalling Firm
Zimmer, Inc.
Units Affected
41,180 total
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution - USA (nationwide) and Internationally to Australia, China, Hong Kong, India, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Nicaragua, Singapore, and Taiwan.
Location
Warsaw, IN

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
NexGen Complete Knee Solution, MIS Total Knee Procedure, Stemmed Tibial Component, Precoat, Fixed Bearing, Size 5. Part of the NexGen systems of semi-constrained, non-linked condylar knee prosthesis.. Recalled by Zimmer, Inc.. Units affected: 41,180 total.
Why was this product recalled?
Zimmer is initiating a voluntary recall of specific identified lots due to the potential that the threads may be out of specification.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on July 9, 2014. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-1936-2014.