Recall Z-1148-2016 ยท JWH Prosthesis, Knee, Patellofemorotibial, Semi-Constrained, Cemented, Polymer/Metal/Polymer
Zimmer Manufacturing B.V.
Product 50 consists of all product under product code: JWH and same usage: Item no: 595002701 NEXGEN MIS TIBIA PLATE PR 595002702 NEXGEN MIS TIBIA PLATE PR 595003701 NEXGEN MIS TIBIA PLATE PR 595003702 NEXGEN MIS TIBIA PLATE PR 595003712 NEXGEN MIS TIBIA PLATE PR 595004701 NEXGEN MIS TIBIA PLATE PR 595004702 NEXGEN MIS TIBIA PLATE PR 595005701 NEXGEN MIS TIBIA PLATE PR 595005702 NEXGEN MIS TIBIA
| 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 | 5567 |
| Distribution | US Nationwide Distribution |
| 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 |