Recall Z-1146-2016 ยท JWH Prosthesis, Knee, Patellofemorotibial, Semi-Constrained, Cemented, Polymer/Metal/Polymer
Zimmer Manufacturing B.V.
Product 48 consists of all product under product code: JWH and same usage: Item no: 597206526 NEXGEN ALL-POLY PATELLA, for use in total knee arthroplasty
| Date | Mar 12, 2016 (initiated Jan 11, 2016) |
| Status | Terminated |
| Reason | As a result of the insufficient sealer calibration data for product packaged in firm's Building II between August 2010 and April 2013. The affected products are sterile. |
| Root cause | Packaging |
| Action | Zimmer Biomet sent an Urgent Medical Device Recall Letter, dated January 11, 2016, to Distributors, Sales Representatives, Operation Managers, and Risk Managers. The letter identified the product, the problem, and the action to be taken by the customer. Customers were instructed to 1.Review the notification and ensure that relevant personnel are aware of the contents. 2. Assist your Zimmer Biomet sales representative with the quarantine of any affected product. 3. Your Zimmer Biomet sales representative will remove the recalled product from your facility. 4. Complete and return the attached |
| Quantity | 0 |
| Distribution | US Nationwide Distribution |
| FDA record | Open on fda.gov |
510(k) clearances named in this recall
| K960279 | NEXGEN COMPL. KNEE SOL. LEGACY POSTERIOR STABILIZED/CONSTRAINED CONDYLAR KNEE FEMORAL COMPONENTS/ARTICULAR SURFACES Zimmer, Inc., Apr 26, 1996 |