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Recall Observatory FDA recall evidence

Device product

00597106126 Provisional MIC POROUS PAT PROV 26MMX10MM, Rx, Sterile; 00597106129 Provisional MIC POROUS PAT PROV 29MMX10MM, Rx, Sterile; 00597106132 Provisional MIC POROUS PAT PROV 32MMX10MM, Rx, Sterile; 00597106135 Provisional MIC POROUS PAT PROV 35MMX10MM, Rx, Sterile; Used in total knee arthroplasty and indicated for patients with severe pain.

Z-2038-2013

June 07, 2013

Class II

Product summary

Firm
Zimmer, Inc.
Event
Event 65413
Status
Terminated
Classification
Class II
Quantity
192,355 all devices
Official record key
device-enforcement:Z-2038-2013

Official wording

Reason: 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

Code information: all codes

Distribution pattern: Worldwide Distribution-USA (nationwide) and the country of Japan.

Derived failure modes

  • Unknown

    reason.no_named_rule · v1.0.0

    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