ClearanceBrief
Recall Z-0831-2016 ยท JWH Prosthesis, Knee, Patellofemorotibial, Semi-Constrained, Cemented, Polymer/Metal/Polymer

Zimmer Biomet, Inc.

NexGen CR-FLEX Option FEM NexGen CR-FLEX Precoat FEM NexGen CR-FLEX Porous FEM prosthesis, knee, patellofemorotibial, semi-constrained, cemented, polymer/metal/polymer various sizes "" This device is indicated for patients with severe knee pain and disability due to: Rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, traumatic arthritis, polyarthritis. Collagen disorders, and/or avascular necrosis of the f

DateFeb 22, 2016 (initiated Jan 11, 2016)
StatusTerminated
ReasonLDPE bag containing the implant adheres to the highly polished implant surface.
Root causeProcess control
ActionZimmer Biomet sent an Urgent Medical Device Recall dated January 11, 2016, to all affected customers via courier with instructions for identifying and returning the affected product. The recall notification included a description of the reason for the recall, affected product, consignee responsibilities, and instructions for responding to the formal recall notification. Customers with questions or concerns were instructed to contact customer service at 1-800-348-2759 or contact their Zimmer Biomet Sales Representative. For questions regarding this recall call 800-447-5633.
Quantity42064
DistributionWorldwide Distribution - US (nationwide) and Internationally to ARGENTINA AUSTRALIA AUSTRIA BARBADOS BELGIUM BERMUDA BOLIVIA BRAZIL CARIBBEAN CHILE CHINA COLOMBIA COST RICA DENMARK DOMINICAN REPUBLIC DORAL FL ECUADOR EL SALVADOR ENGLAND FRANCE GERMANY GUATEMALA HONDURAS HONG KONG INDIA
FDA recordOpen on fda.gov

510(k) clearances named in this recall

K023211NEXGEN COMPLETE KNEE SOLUTION CRUCIATE RETAINING (CR)-FLEX FEMORAL COMPONENTS
Zimmer, Inc., Oct 17, 2002