Events

Recall of 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
    61764
  • Event Risk Class
    Class 2
  • Event Number
    Z-2092-2012
  • Event Initiated Date
    2012-04-30
  • Event Date Posted
    2012-07-27
  • Event Status
    Terminated
  • Event Country
    United States
  • Event Terminated Date
    2014-06-04
  • Event Source
    USFDA
  • Event Source URL
    https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfres/res.cfm?id=108947
  • 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
    Prosthesis, knee, patello/femorotibial, semi-constrained, uncemented, porous, coated, polymer/metal/ - Product Code MBH
  • Reason
    The design of the spring clip for the jaw assembly was updated in march 2011 due to fractures of the spring clip. zimmer has received complaints for the spring clip fracturing on the updated design. the spring clip may fracture or fall off of the instrument during use, and a device fragment may be left in the surgical site. the risk of disassembly or fracture occurs when the instrument is typicall.
  • Action
    Zimmer sent an Urgent Medical Device Recall letter dated April 30, 2012, to all affected customers. The letter identified the product, the problem, and the action to be taken by the customer. Requests for alternative instruments should be requested by calling (574) 372-4470. Fax Back Inventory Return Certification Form is to be sent back to Zimmer at (574) 372-4265. All recalled instruments available at the distributor are to be returned to Zimmer Product Service Department, 1777 West Center Street, Warsaw, IN 46580. The Distributor notice included instructions to notify surgeons immediately of the recall and requested a list of hospitals and surgeons receiving the device be sent back to Zimmer via E-mail. Zimmer is continuing distribution of the replacement jaw ( 005901-026-40) until alternative tools are available. The distributors are asked to identify and deliver preferred alternative instruments to affected accounts. Beginning May 7, 2012 Urgent Recall notices are being sent to hospitals and surgeons identified with instructions to acknowledge the recall communication. For questions regarding this recall call 574-372-4807.

Device

NEXGEN Complete Knee Solution
  • Model / Serial
    Part 00-5901-026-40 Lot 62011774, 61870067, and 61813699 Initially the 00-5901-026-40 replacement jaws will remain available for order until all of the alternative instruments are in place, however they will also be required to be returned. The final lot numbers and manufacture dates will be provided in a subsequent status update.
  • Product Classification
    Orthopedic Devices
  • Device Class
    2
  • Implanted device?
    Yes
  • Distribution
    Worldwide Distribution - USA (nationwide) and the countries of Singapore, China, Hong Kong, Canada, Australia, Japan, Europe, Germany, India, and Finland.
  • Product Description
    Nextgen Complete Knee Solution Replacement Jaw for Use with Femoral and Provisional Impactor/Extractor, REF 00-5901-026-40, Non-Sterile Zimmer, Warsaw Indiana || The instrument is attached to the femoral implant or provisional to aid in positioning and inserting the components.
  • Manufacturer
    Zimmer Inc.

Manufacturer

Zimmer Inc.
  • Manufacturer Address
    Zimmer Inc., 345 E Main St, Warsaw IN 46580-2746
  • Source
    USFDA