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Zimmer, Inc. recalls 00597001333 Femur CR PRC SURF HDN FEM CO-NID CML Rx, Sterile; 00597001334 Femur CR PRC SURF HDN FEM CO-NID CMR Rx, S
Recalled August 28, 2013 · FDA recall Z-2010-2013 · Zimmer
Hazard
Surgeons are implanting components of the NexGen Cruciate Retaining (CR) Complete Knee System in combinations that are not approved (micro with standard). Includes CR Micro Femurs, Articular Surface, Patellae, instruments and provisionals combined with standard components. A March 2012 recall reiterated the proper combination labeling, but the mis match problem continues. Zimmer is removing the d · FDA Class II
Units
192,355 all devices
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Worldwide Distribution-USA (nationwide) and the country of Japan.
Description
Surgeons are implanting components of the NexGen Cruciate Retaining (CR) Complete Knee System in combinations that are not approved (micro with standard). Includes CR Micro Femurs, Articular Surface, Patellae, instruments and provisionals combined with standard components. A March 2012 recall reiterated the proper combination labeling, but the mis match problem continues. Zimmer is removing the d
Product
00597001333 Femur CR PRC SURF HDN FEM CO-NID CML Rx, Sterile; 00597001334 Femur CR PRC SURF HDN FEM CO-NID CMR Rx, Sterile; 00597001433 Femur CR PRC SURF HDN FEM CO-NID DML Rx, Sterile; 00597001434 Femur CR PRC SURF HDN FEM CO-NID DMR Rx, Sterile; 00597001533 Femur CR PRC SURF HDN FEM CO-NID EML Rx, Sterile; 00597001534 Femur CR PRC SURF HDN FEM CO-NID EMR Rx, Sterile; Used in total knee arthroplasty and indicated for patients with severe pain.
Manufacturer(s)
Zimmer, Inc.
Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Official recall notice on fda.gov →