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Recall Observatory FDA recall evidence

Device product

NexGen Augment; 5mm Distal Femoral Augment;Part number 00-5990-036-10. Intended to be used in total knee arthroplasty when there is insufficient bone in the distal femur.

Z-1575-2015

April 02, 2015

Class II

Product summary

Firm
Zimmer, Inc.
Event
Event 71009
Status
Terminated
Classification
Class II
Quantity
20 units
Official record key
device-enforcement:Z-1575-2015

Official wording

Reason: The affected lot is being recalled because it was packaged without the locking screw. The locking screw packaged with the augment is used to fix the augment to the femoral component. This has the potential to delay surgery

Code information: Part #00-5990-036-10; lot 62815809

Distribution pattern: Distributed in the states of IN, MN, FL, and IL, and the countries of Argentina and Germany.

Derived failure modes

  • Unknown

    reason.no_named_rule · v1.0.0

    The affected lot is being recalled because it was packaged without the locking screw. The locking screw packaged with the augment is used to fix the augment to the femoral component. This has the potential to delay surgery