Class 2 Device Recall NaturalKnee Flex Femoral Component

• Date Initiated by Firm: August 30, 2013
• Date Posted: October 25, 2013
• Recall Status: Terminated on September 25, 2014
• Recall Number: Z-0075-2014
• Recall Event ID: 65799
• 510(K)Number: K936159
• Product Classification: Prosthesis, knee, patellofemorotibial, semi-constrained, cemented, polymer/metal/polymer - Product Code JWH
• Product: Natural-Knee Flex Femoral Component. Provides increased flexion capability.
• Code Information: Part Number Range: 00-5410,5412,5414,and 5416-013/018-01/02.
• Recalling Firm/ Manufacturer: Zimmer, Inc.; 345 E Main St; Warsaw IN 46580-2746
• For Additional Information Contact: 800-613-6131
• Manufacturer Reason for Recall: The low density polyethylene (LDPE) bag used to package implants adheres to the highly polished surface of the devices.
• FDA Determined Cause: Package design/selection
• Action: August 30, 2013 Urgent Recall Notices were sent to Distributors, hospital risk managers and surgeons identifying the issue and directing consignees to make all affected personnel aware of the contents of the notification. The notice identified the products involved, the issue, possible adverse events associated with the issue and recommended that implants found with LDPE bag adhesion not use the product and return it to Zimmer sales representatives. Questions or concerns should be addressed to Zimmer customer call center at 1-877-946-2761 between the hours of 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. EST.
• Quantity in Commerce: 33987
• Distribution: Worldwide Distribution: US (nationwide) and countries of: Argentina, Australia, Bolivia, Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, Germany, Guatemala, Honduras, Hong Kong, India, Israel, Jamaica, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Mexico, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Panama, Peru, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand, and Venezula.
• Total Product Life Cycle: TPLC Device Report

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.

• 510(K) Database: 510(K)s with Product Code = JWH