Recall Z-1149-2016 ยท JWH Prosthesis, Knee, Patellofemorotibial, Semi-Constrained, Cemented, Polymer/Metal/Polymer
Zimmer Manufacturing B.V.
Product 51 consists of all product under product code: JWH and same usage: Item no: 598603701 NEXGEN OPTION STEMMED TIB 598603702 NEXGEN OPTION STEMMED TIB 598604701 NEXGEN OPTION STEMMED TIB 598604702 NEXGEN OPTION STEMMED TIB 598605701 NEXGEN OPTION STEMMED TIB 598605702 NEXGEN OPTION STEMMED TIB 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 | 29525 |
| Distribution | US Nationwide Distribution |
| FDA record | Open on fda.gov |
510(k) clearances named in this recall
| K872379 | INSALL/BURSTEIN* II MODULAR TOTAL KNEE Zimmer, Inc., Oct 28, 1987 |