Recall Z-2015-2013 ยท JWH Prosthesis, Knee, Patellofemorotibial, Semi-Constrained, Cemented, Polymer/Metal/Polymer
Zimmer, Inc.
00597206126 Patella ALL POLY PAT COMP MICRO 26DIA, Rx, Sterile; 00597206129 Patella ALL POLY PAT COMP MICRO 29DIA, Rx, Sterile; 00597206132 Patella ALL POLY PAT COMP MICRO 32DIA, Rx, Sterile; 00597206135 Patella ALL POLY PAT COMP MICRO 35DIA, Rx, Sterile; Used in total knee arthroplasty and indicated for patients with severe pain.
| Date | Aug 22, 2013 (initiated Jun 7, 2013) |
| Status | Terminated |
| 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 |
| Root cause | Labeling design |
| Action | Beginning June 7, 2013 all distributors will be sent Urgent Device Recall notices via electronic mail, with distributors, hospital risk managers with affected inventory also receiving the notice via courier. The Notice outlined the products recalled; the reason for the recall, possible adverse events related to the recall and directed consignees to locate, quarantine and count all affected product recording the information on the Inventory Return Form acknowledging that recall directions were followed. Further questions should be directed to 1-877-946-2761. Affected product is to be returne |
| Quantity | 192,355 all devices |
| Distribution | Worldwide Distribution-USA (nationwide) and the country of Japan. |
| FDA record | Open on fda.gov |
510(k) clearances named in this recall
This recall record lists no 510(k) number.