PlainRecalls
FDA Devices Moderate Class II Terminated

00597001303 Femur CR PRC FEM COMP SIZE CML Rx, Sterile; 00597001304 Femur CR PRC FEM COMP SIZE CMR Rx, Sterile; 00597001403 Femur CR PRC FEM COMP SIZE DML Rx, Sterile; 00597001404 Femur CR PRC FEM COMP SIZE DMR Rx, Sterile; 00597001503 Femur CR PRC FEM COMP SIZE EML Rx, Sterile; 00597001504 Femur CR PRC FEM COMP SIZE EMR Rx, Sterile; Used in total knee arthroplasty and indicated for patients with severe pain.

Reported: August 28, 2013 Initiated: June 7, 2013 #Z-2009-2013

Product Description

00597001303 Femur CR PRC FEM COMP SIZE CML Rx, Sterile; 00597001304 Femur CR PRC FEM COMP SIZE CMR Rx, Sterile; 00597001403 Femur CR PRC FEM COMP SIZE DML Rx, Sterile; 00597001404 Femur CR PRC FEM COMP SIZE DMR Rx, Sterile; 00597001503 Femur CR PRC FEM COMP SIZE EML Rx, Sterile; 00597001504 Femur CR PRC FEM COMP SIZE EMR Rx, Sterile; Used in total knee arthroplasty and indicated for patients with severe pain.

Reason for Recall

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

Details

Recalling Firm
Zimmer, Inc.
Units Affected
192,355
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution-USA (nationwide) and the country of Japan.
Location
Warsaw, IN

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
00597001303 Femur CR PRC FEM COMP SIZE CML Rx, Sterile; 00597001304 Femur CR PRC FEM COMP SIZE CMR Rx, Sterile; 00597001403 Femur CR PRC FEM COMP SIZE DML Rx, Sterile; 00597001404 Femur CR PRC FEM COMP SIZE DMR Rx, Sterile; 00597001503 Femur CR PRC FEM COMP SIZE EML Rx, Sterile; 00597001504 Femur CR PRC FEM COMP SIZE EMR Rx, Sterile; Used in total knee arthroplasty and indicated for patients with severe pain.. Recalled by Zimmer, Inc.. Units affected: 192,355.
Why was this product recalled?
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
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on August 28, 2013. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-2009-2013.