ClearanceBrief
Recall Z-1931-2014 ยท JWH Prosthesis, Knee, Patellofemorotibial, Semi-Constrained, Cemented, Polymer/Metal/Polymer

Zimmer, Inc.

NexGen Complete Knee Solution, MIS Total Knee Procedure, Stemmed Tibial Component, Precoat, Fixed Bearing, Size 1. Part of the NexGen systems of semi-constrained, non-linked condylar knee prosthesis.

DateJun 27, 2014 (initiated May 19, 2014)
StatusTerminated
ReasonZimmer is initiating a voluntary recall of specific identified lots due to the potential that the threads may be out of specification.
Root causeEquipment maintenance
ActionZimmer sent an Urgent Medical Device Recall letter June 2014 to all affected customers. The letter identified the product, the problem, and the action to be taken by the customer. Customers were instructed to review the notification and ensure affected personnel are aware of the contents. Locate and quarantine any affected product and notify their Zimmer sales representative. Their Zimmer sales representative will remove the recalled product from their facility. For patients that previously had this product implanted, it is recommended that they continue their normal operative follow up r
Quantity41,180 total
DistributionWorldwide Distribution - USA (nationwide) and Internationally to Australia, China, Hong Kong, India, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Nicaragua, Singapore, and Taiwan.
FDA recordOpen on fda.gov

510(k) clearances named in this recall

K043101NEXGEN COMPLETE KNEE SOLUTION MIS TIBIAL COMPONENTS, LOCKING SCREW AND STEM EXTENSIONS
Zimmer, Inc., Mar 7, 2005