NexGen® 5950-17-06Recalls & reported problems

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 2 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 00889024207080), received between May 13, 2020 and Dec 8, 2021 — classified as 2 malfunctions.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Tear, Rip or Hole in Device Packaging” (2 reports).

8 other recalls cover devices cleared under the same FDA submission (K023211, K173057); they may or may not involve this specific model.

Reports come from manufacturers, hospitals and patients and are not verified by the FDA. A report does not prove the device caused the event, and counts can't be used to compare devices or estimate failure rates. What reports can and can't tell you · How this data works · Data updated Oct 18, 2026.

Most reported problems

Recent adverse event reports

The 2 most recent of 2 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

• MalfunctionDec 8, 2021Tear, Rip or Hole in Device Packaging; Tear, Rip or Hole in Device Packaging

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE INNER AND OUTER PLASTIC PACKAGING WAS CRACKED. IT IS THOUGHT TO BE MOST LIKELY DUE TO THE IMPLANTS BEING WRAPPED TOO TIGHTLY IN THE PACKAGING BUNDLE. NO CONSEQUENCES OR IMPACT TO THE PATIENT. ATTEMPTS HAVE BEEN MADE AND NO FURTHER INFORMATION HAS BEEN PROVIDED.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 12960174 ↗
• MalfunctionMay 13, 2020Tear, Rip or Hole in Device Packaging; Tear, Rip or Hole in Device Packaging

  DEVICE WAS RETURNED WITH PACKAGING DAMAGE AND STERILITY BARRIER COMPROMISED.

  Patient problems: No Patient Involvement

  MAUDE report 10051747 ↗

Recalls under the same FDA submission

These recalls involve devices cleared under K023211, K173057. One submission often covers many models, so check the product and lot details in each record.

• Z-2092-2023 · May 19, 2023 · Terminated
  NexGen Precoat Stemmed Tibial Plate Size 5
• Z-0321-2020 · Oct 10, 2019 · Terminated
  Various Knee Systems for knee joint arthroplasty, knee prosthesis, Item Nos. 00522000100 00522000200 00522000300 00522000400 00522006304 00522006504 00522006600 00522006800
• Z-1047-2018 · Nov 29, 2017 · Terminated
  CR-FLEX OPT FEM C-L CR-FLEX OPT FEM C-R CR-FLEX OPT FEM D-L CR-FLEX OPT FEM D-R CR-FLEX OPT FEM E-L CR-FLEX OPT FEM E-R CR-FLEX OPT FEM F-L CR-FLEX OPT FEM F-R CR-FLEX OPT FEM G-L
• Z-1048-2018 · Nov 29, 2017 · Terminated
  CR-FLEX POR FEM F-L CR-FLEX POR FEM F-R MINUS CR-FLEX POR FEM G-L This device is indicated for patients with severe knee pain and disability
• Z-1049-2018 · Nov 29, 2017 · Terminated
  CR-FLEX PCT FEM C-R MINUS CR-FLEX PCT FEM D-L MINUS CR-FLEX PCT FEM D-R MINUS CR-FLEX PCT FEM E-L MINUS CR-FLEX PCT FEM E-R MINUS CR-FLEX PCT FEM F-L MINUS CR-FLEX PCT FEM F-R MINU
• Z-1050-2018 · Nov 29, 2017 · Terminated
  CR-FLEX PCT FEM B-R CR-FLEX PCT FEM C-L CR-FLEX PCT FEM C-R CR-FLEX PCT FEM D-L CR-FLEX PCT FEM D-R CR-FLEX PCT FEM E-L CR-FLEX PCT FEM E-R CR-FLEX PCT FEM F-L CR-FLEX PCT FEM F-R
• Z-1046-2018 · Nov 29, 2017 · Terminated
  CR-FLEX OPT FEM C-R MINUS CR-FLEX OPT FEM D-L MINUS CR-FLEX OPT FEM D-R MINUS CR-FLEX OPT FEM E-L MINUS CR-FLEX OPT FEM E-R MINUS CR-FLEX OPT FEM F-L MINUS CR-FLEX OPT FEM F-R MINU
• Z-0831-2016 · Jan 11, 2016 · Terminated
  NexGen CR-FLEX Option FEM NexGen CR-FLEX Precoat FEM NexGen CR-FLEX Porous FEM prosthesis, knee, patellofemorotibial, semi-constrained, cemented, polymer/metal/polymer various size