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Recall Observatory FDA recall evidence

Device product

NexGen Complete Knee Solution CR Articular Surface Provisional-Striped Green 9mm Height Nonsterile Devices are used in total knee arthroplasty and indicated for patients with severe pain and disability due to conditions such as arthritis, collagen disorders, post-traumatic loss of joint configuration, flexion deformities, and in revision of previous surgical attempts.

Z-0463-2014

November 19, 2013

Class II

Product summary

Firm
Zimmer, Inc.
Event
Event 66809
Status
Terminated
Classification
Class II
Quantity
439 units
Official record key
device-enforcement:Z-0463-2014

Official wording

Reason: This is an expansion of the June 2013 recall of NexGen Micro components. Five (5) additional instruments have been identified that are associated only with the NexGen Micro components. There is the potential for these devices to be inadvertently utilized during surgery, resulting in a delay. The associated implants would not be available due to the previous recall.

Code information: Part Number 00-5971-041-09

Distribution pattern: Worldwide Distribution - USA (nationwide) and Internationally to Australia, Belgium, Canada, Denmark, Ecuador, Germany, India, Italy, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Mexico, Netherlands, Peru, Singapore, South Africa, Spain, Switzerland, UAE, and UK.

Derived failure modes

  • Unknown

    reason.no_named_rule · v1.0.0

    This is an expansion of the June 2013 recall of NexGen Micro components. Five (5) additional instruments have been identified that are associated only with the NexGen Micro components. There is the potential for these devices to be inadvertently utilized during surgery, resulting in a delay. The associated implants would not be available due to the previous recall.