Recall Z-1151-2016 ยท JWH Prosthesis, Knee, Patellofemorotibial, Semi-Constrained, Cemented, Polymer/Metal/Polymer
Zimmer Manufacturing B.V.
Product 53 consists of all product under: product code: JWH and same usage: Item no: 597002501 NEXGEN PRECOAT PEG TIB PL 597002502 NEXGEN PRECOAT PEG TIB PL 597003501 NEXGEN PRECOAT PEG TIB PL 597003502 NEXGEN PRECOAT PEG TIB PL 597004501 NEXGEN PRECOAT PEG TIB PL 597004502 NEXGEN PRECOAT PEG TIB PL 597005501 NEXGEN PRECOAT PEG TIB PL 597005502 NEXGEN PRECOAT PEG TIB PL 597005503 NEXGEN PRECOA
| 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 | 202221 |
| Distribution | US Nationwide Distribution |
| FDA record | Open on fda.gov |
510(k) clearances named in this recall
| K933785 | NEXT GENERATION KNEE SYSTEM Zimmer, Inc., Jan 30, 1995 |