| Class 2 Device Recall NexGen CompleteKnee Solution |  |
Date Initiated by Firm | September 21, 2012 |
Date Posted | November 26, 2012 |
Recall Status1 |
Terminated 3 on April 17, 2014 |
Recall Number | Z-0437-2013 |
Recall Event ID |
63544 |
510(K)Number | K872379 |
Product Classification |
Prosthesis, knee, patellofemorotibial, semi-constrained, cemented, polymer/metal/polymer - Product Code JWH
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Product | NexGen CompleteKnee Solution Stemmed Nonaugmentable Tibial component
The NexGen system is a semiconstrained, nonlinked condylar knee prostheses. The device is indicated for patients with severe knee pain and disability due to rheumatoid arthritis; osteoarthritis; traumatic arthritis; polyarthritis; collagen disorders and/or avascular necrosis of the femoral condyle; post-traumatic loss of joint configuration (particularly when there is patellofemoral erosion, dysfunction or prior patellectomy); moderate valgus, varus or flexion deformities; salvage of previously failed surgical attempts or for a knee in which satisfactory stability in flexion cannot be obtained at the time of surgery. |
Code Information |
Catalog 00-5986-047-02, lots 62049114 and 62045235. |
Recalling Firm/ Manufacturer |
Zimmer, Inc. 345 E Main St Warsaw IN 46580-2746
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For Additional Information Contact | Dawn Kindle 574-372-4807 |
Manufacturer Reason for Recall | Zimmer is initiating a lot specific recall of the NexGen Stemmed Nonaugmentable Tibial Component due to the devices being processed through a manufacturing cleaning operation that was operating outside of the validated parameters.
As a result, the devices may contain residual particulate from the manufacturing process.
Risks include: Allergic reaction due to the foreign material or late onset |
FDA Determined Cause 2 | Process change control |
Action | Zimmer sent an Urgent Medical Device Recall letter dated September 21, 2012, to all affected customers. The letter identifiedthe product, the problem, and the action to be taken by the customer. Customers were instructed to locate and quarantine the affected product. Customers were to return the affected product along with the completed Inventory Return Certificate Form. If product was further distributed the Recall Letter should be forwarded to their customers. Product was to be returned to USA accounts - Zimmer Product Service Department, 1777 West Center St. Warsaw, IN 46580. If product has been implanted, affected surgeons will be notified. For questions regarding this recall call 574-372-4807. |
Quantity in Commerce | 123 worldwide (33 USA) |
Distribution | Worldwide Distribution - USA including AZ,CA, FL, IA, IL, IN, MO, NE, NJ, NY, OH, PA, WA. Internationally to Thailand, Canada, Germany, France, UK, Hungary, Netherlands, Russian Fed, and Sweden, |
Total Product Life Cycle | TPLC Device Report |
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1 A record in this database is created when a firm initiates a correction or removal action. The record is updated if the FDA identifies a violation and classifies the action as a recall, and it is updated for a final time when the recall is terminated. Learn more about medical device recalls. 2 Per FDA policy, recall cause determinations are subject to modification up to the point of termination of the recall. 3 For details about termination of a recall see Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Title 21 §7.55.
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510(K) Database | 510(K)s with Product Code = JWH
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