—#127988

Product

NexGen Complete Knee Solution, MIS Total Knee Procedure, Stemmed Tibial Component, Precoat, Fixed Bearing, Size 7. Part of the NexGen systems of semi-constrained, non-linked condylar knee prosthesis.

FDA product code: JWH — Prosthesis, Knee, Patellofemorotibial, Semi-Constrained, Cemented, Polymer/Metal/Polymer
Device class: Class 2
Medical specialty: Orthopedic
510(k) numbers: K043101
Affected lot / code info: Size 7, includes the following Lot Numbers: 370320 37214653 61424998 61442326 61459971 61459972 61488229 61518205 61543979 61658887 61658888 61827120 61827121 61827122 61979040 61979041 62051526 62091729 62200288 62227423 62251572 62330688 62383359 62383362 62401016 62401017 62602812 62602813 62640983

Why it was recalled

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

Root cause (FDA determination)

Equipment maintenance

Action the firm took

Zimmer sent an Urgent Medical Device Recall letter June 2014 to all affected customers. The letter identified the product, the problem, and the action to be taken by the customer. Customers were instructed to review the notification and ensure affected personnel are aware of the contents. Locate and quarantine any affected product and notify their Zimmer sales representative. Their Zimmer sales representative will remove the recalled product from their facility. For patients that previously had this product implanted, it is recommended that they continue their normal operative follow up routine. Customers with questions were instructed to call 1-877-946-2761.

Recalling firm

Firm: Zimmer, Inc.
Address: 1800 W Center St, Warsaw, Indiana 46580-2304

Distribution

Distribution pattern: Worldwide Distribution - USA (nationwide) and Internationally to Australia, China, Hong Kong, India, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Nicaragua, Singapore, and Taiwan.

Timeline

Recall initiated: 2014-05-19
Posted by FDA: 2014-06-27
Terminated: 2015-10-29
Status: —

Source: openFDA Device Recall endpoint. Recall record ID #127988. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.