Events

Recall of Device Recall NexGen Complete Knee Solution

According to U.S. Food and Drug Administration, this recall involved a device in United States that was produced by Zimmer, Inc..

What is this?

A correction or removal action taken by a manufacturer to address a problem with a medical device. Recalls occur when a medical device is defective, when it could be a risk to health, or when it is both defective and a risk to health.

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  • Type of Event
    Recall
  • Event ID
    66809
  • Event Risk Class
    Class 2
  • Event Number
    Z-0459-2014
  • Event Initiated Date
    2013-11-19
  • Event Date Posted
    2013-12-06
  • Event Status
    Terminated
  • Event Country
    United States
  • Event Terminated Date
    2015-05-06
  • Event Source
    USFDA
  • Event Source URL
    https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfres/res.cfm?id=123520
  • Notes / Alerts
    U.S. data is current through June 2018. All of the data comes from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, except for the category Manufacturer Parent Company.
    The Parent Company was added by ICIJ.
    The parent company information is based on 2017 public records.
  • Extra notes in the data
    Guide, surgical, instrument - Product Code FZX
  • Reason
    This is an expansion of the june 2013 recall of nexgen micro components. five (5) additional instruments have been identified that are associated only with the nexgen micro components. there is the potential for these devices to be inadvertently utilized during surgery, resulting in a delay. the associated implants would not be available due to the previous recall.
  • Action
    Zimmer sent an Urgent Medical Device Recall Notice dated November 19, 2013, to all affected customers. The Notice outlined the products recalled; the reason for the recall, possible adverse events related to the recall and directed consignees to locate, quarantine and count all affected product recording the information on the Inventory Return Form acknowledging that recall directions were followed. Further questions should be directed to 1-877-946-2761. Affected product will be removed by a Zimmer Sales representative, Question should be directed to 1-877-946-2761 8a.m - 5 p.m. EST. For questions regarding this recall call 800-613-6131.

Device

Device Recall NexGen Complete Knee Solution
  • Model / Serial
    Part Number 00-5879-067-26
  • Product Classification
    General and Plastic Surgery Devices
  • Device Class
    1
  • Implanted device?
    No
  • Distribution
    Worldwide Distribution - USA (nationwide) and Internationally to Australia, Belgium, Canada, Denmark, Ecuador, Germany, India, Italy, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Mexico, Netherlands, Peru, Singapore, South Africa, Spain, Switzerland, UAE, and UK.
  • Product Description
    NexGen Complete Knee Solution || Porous Patella Drill Guide-26mm dia./10mm thickness || Non sterile, Rx Only || Devices are used in total knee arthroplasty and indicated for patients with severe pain and disability due to conditions such as arthritis, collagen disorders, post-traumatic loss of joint configuration, flexion deformities, and in revision of previous surgical attempts.
  • Manufacturer
    Zimmer, Inc.

Manufacturer

Zimmer, Inc.
  • Manufacturer Address
    Zimmer, Inc., 345 E Main St, Warsaw IN 46580-2746
  • Manufacturer Parent Company (2017)
    Zimmer Biomet Holdings
  • Manufacturer comment
    “The safety of patients has always been, and continues to be, Zimmer Biomet’s top priority and it is our honor to be a leader in this industry for the past 90 years,” Zimmer Biomet told ICIJ in a statement. “We adhere to strict regulatory standards, and work closely with the FDA and all applicable regulatory agencies in each of our regions as part of our commitment to operating a first-rate quality management system across our global manufacturing network. The company added that it is focused on staying at the forefront of innovation and doing right by the millions of patients who rely on the company’s products.
  • Source
    USFDA