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NexGen Femoral Component (CR-FLEX GSF POR FEM, C-L recallZ-0074-2014 · Zimmer, Inc. · initiated Aug 30, 2013

Class II Terminated All recalls posted in October 2013

Is my device affected?

  1. Compare the model, catalog and lot or serial numbers on your device or its packaging with the code information below. A recall usually covers only specific models or lots.
  2. If yours is listed, follow the instructions from Zimmer, Inc. or your healthcare provider. The company's action is summarized under what the company is doing.
  3. Do not stop using a prescribed or implanted device on your own — talk to your healthcare provider first.

Where to find your model and lot numbers · What recall classes and statuses mean

Why it was recalled

The low density polyethylene (LDPE) bag used to package implants adheres to the highly polished surface of the devices.

FDA root cause category: Package design/selection

What the company is doing

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.

Recall details

Recall number
Z-0074-2014
Recall class
Class II
Status
Terminated
Initiated by the company
Aug 30, 2013
Posted by the FDA
Oct 25, 2013
Recalling firm
Zimmer, Inc.
Quantity
11694
Product code
JWH
FDA submissions
K060370
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.

Product description

NexGen Femoral Component (CR-FLEX GSF POR FEM, C-L; CR-FLEX GSF POR FEM, C-R; CR-FLEX GSF POR FEM, C-L MINUS; CR-FLEX GSF POR FEM, C-R MINUS; CR-FLEX GSF POR FEM, D-L; CR-FLEX GSF POR FEM, D-R CR-FLEX GSF POR FEM, D-L MINUS; CR-FLEX GSF POR FEM, D-R MINUS CR-FLEX GSF POR FEM, E-L; CR-FLEX GSF POR FEM, E-R; CR-FLEX GSF POR FEM, E-L MINUS; CR-FLEX GSF POR FEM, E-R MINUS; CR-FLEX GSF POR FEM, F-L ; CR-FLEX GSF POR FEM, F-R; CR-FLEX GSF POR FEM, F-L MINUS; CR-FLEX GSF POR FEM, F-R MINUS; CR-FLEX GSF POR FEM, G-L CR-FLEX GSF POR FEM, G-R; CR-FLEX GSF POR FEM, G-L MINUS CR-FLEX GSF POR FEM, G-R MINUS; NEXGEN GSF POROUS FEMORAL LPS FLEX SIZE C, LEFT; NEXGEN GSF POROUS FEMORAL LPS FLEX SIZE C, RIGHT; NEXGEN GSF POROUS FEMORAL LPS FLEX SIZE D, LEFT; NEXGEN GSF POROUS FEMORAL LPS FLEX SIZE D, RIGHT; LPS-FLEX GSF POR FEM, E-L; NEXGEN GSF POROUS FEMORAL LPS FLEX SIZE E, RIGHT; NEXGEN GSF POROUS FEMORAL LPS FLEX SIZE F, LEFT; NEXGEN GSF POROUS FEMORAL LPS FLEX SIZE F, RIGHT; NEXGEN GSF POROUS FEMORAL LPS FLEX SIZE G, LEFT; and NEXGEN GSF POROUS FEMORAL LPS FLEX SIZE G, RIGHT). Provides increased flexion capability.

Code information (models, lots, serial numbers)

Part Number Range: 5752 and 5762.

Other devices under the same FDA submission

17 devices cleared under K060370 — the recall does not name any of them by identifier. One submission often covers many models, so they may or may not be affected.

Other products in the same recall event

The FDA groups related products into one recall event (event 65799).

Sources and updates

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