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Recall Observatory FDA recall evidence

Device product

90597003109 Articular Surface CR ART SURF 34/STR YEL 09MM, Rx, Sterile; 90597003110 Articular Surface CR ART SURF 34/STR YEL 10MM, Rx, Sterile; 90597003112 Articular Surface CR ART SURF 34/STR YEL 12MM, Rx, Sterile; 90597003114 Articular Surface CR ART SURF 34/STR YEL 14MM, Rx, Sterile; 90597003117 Articular Surface CR ART SURF 34/STR YEL 17MM, Rx, Sterile; 90597003120 Articular Surface CR ART SURF 34/STR YEL 20MM, Rx, Sterile; Used in total knee arthroplasty and indicated for patients with severe pain.

Z-2025-2013

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-2025-2013

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