—#108947

Product

Nextgen Complete Knee Solution Replacement Jaw for Use with Femoral and Provisional Impactor/Extractor, REF 00-5901-026-40, Non-Sterile Zimmer, Warsaw Indiana The instrument is attached to the femoral implant or provisional to aid in positioning and inserting the components.

FDA product code: MBH — Prosthesis, Knee, Patello/Femorotibial, Semi-Constrained, Uncemented, Porous, Coated, Polymer/Metal/Polymer
Device class: Class 2
Medical specialty: Orthopedic
510(k) numbers: K031061
Affected lot / code info: Part 00-5901-026-40 Lot 62011774, 61870067, and 61813699 Initially the 00-5901-026-40 replacement jaws will remain available for order until all of the alternative instruments are in place, however they will also be required to be returned. The final lot numbers and manufacture dates will be provided in a subsequent status update.

Why it was recalled

The design of the spring clip for the jaw assembly was updated in March 2011 due to fractures of the spring clip. Zimmer has received complaints for the spring clip fracturing on the updated design. The spring clip may fracture or fall off of the instrument during use, and a device fragment may be left in the surgical site. The risk of disassembly or fracture occurs when the instrument is typicall

Root cause (FDA determination)

Component design/selection

Action the firm took

Zimmer sent an Urgent Medical Device Recall letter dated April 30, 2012, to all affected customers. The letter identified the product, the problem, and the action to be taken by the customer. Requests for alternative instruments should be requested by calling (574) 372-4470. Fax Back Inventory Return Certification Form is to be sent back to Zimmer at (574) 372-4265. All recalled instruments available at the distributor are to be returned to Zimmer Product Service Department, 1777 West Center Street, Warsaw, IN 46580. The Distributor notice included instructions to notify surgeons immediately of the recall and requested a list of hospitals and surgeons receiving the device be sent back to Zimmer via E-mail. Zimmer is continuing distribution of the replacement jaw ( 005901-026-40) until alternative tools are available. The distributors are asked to identify and deliver preferred alternative instruments to affected accounts. Beginning May 7, 2012 Urgent Recall notices are being sent to hospitals and surgeons identified with instructions to acknowledge the recall communication. For questions regarding this recall call 574-372-4807.

Recalling firm

Firm: Zimmer Inc.
Address: 345 E Main St, Warsaw, Indiana 46580-2746

Distribution

Distribution pattern: Worldwide Distribution - USA (nationwide) and the countries of Singapore, China, Hong Kong, Canada, Australia, Japan, Europe, Germany, India, and Finland.

Timeline

Recall initiated: 2012-04-30
Posted by FDA: 2012-07-27
Terminated: 2014-06-04
Status: —

Source: openFDA Device Recall endpoint. Recall record ID #108947. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.