Recall Z-1938-2014 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 7. Part of the NexGen systems of semi-constrained, non-linked condylar knee prosthesis.
| Date | Jun 27, 2014 (initiated May 19, 2014) |
| Status | Terminated |
| Reason | Zimmer is initiating a voluntary recall of specific identified lots due to the potential that the threads may be out of specification. |
| Root cause | Equipment maintenance |
| Action | Zimmer 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 |
| Quantity | 41,180 total |
| Distribution | Worldwide Distribution - USA (nationwide) and Internationally to Australia, China, Hong Kong, India, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Nicaragua, Singapore, and Taiwan. |
| FDA record | Open on fda.gov |
510(k) clearances named in this recall
| K043101 | NEXGEN COMPLETE KNEE SOLUTION MIS TIBIAL COMPONENTS, LOCKING SCREW AND STEM EXTENSIONS Zimmer, Inc., Mar 7, 2005 |