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Knee Stem Extensions & Impactor Sleeve recallZ-2552-2014 · Zimmer, Inc. · initiated Jul 22, 2014

Class II Terminated All recalls posted in August 2014

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

Zimmer is recalling sterile-packaged implants and instruments packaged in six different package configurations due to packaging design verification test failures. Specifically, multiple test samples from each of the six configurations failed simulated distribution and shipping testing when the devices either breached inner or outer package trays or seal integrity was lost.

FDA root cause category: Package design/selection

What the company is doing

Zimmer sent an URGENT MEDICAL DEVICE RECALL letter dated July 2014 to all affected customers. The letter identified the product, problem, and actions to be taken by the customers. Please call the Customer Call Center at 1-800-348-2759 for questions or concerns involving this notice.

Recall details

Recall number
Z-2552-2014
Recall class
Class II
Status
Terminated
Initiated by the company
Jul 22, 2014
Posted by the FDA
Aug 26, 2014
Recalling firm
Zimmer, Inc.
Quantity
972,125 units
Product code
JWH
FDA submissions
K933785
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution.

Product description

Knee Stem Extensions & Impactor Sleeve: STEM IMPLANT 20MMDX145MM STEM IMPLANT 22MMDX145MM STEM IMPLANT 24MMDX145MM SHARP FLUTED ST 20MMDX75MM SHARP FLUTED ST 22MMDX75MM SHARP FLTD ST 24MMDX75MM SHARP FLUTED ST 20MMDX130MM SHARP FLUTED ST 22MMDX130MM SHARP FLUTED ST 24MMDX130MM CEMENTED STEM EXT 13MM X 145MM IMPACTOR SLEEVE* NGK STEM EXT 12X245MM (200MM) NGK STEM EXT 13X245MM (200MM) NGK STEM EXT 14X245MM (200MM) NGK STEM EXT 15X245MM (200MM) NGK STEM EXT 16X245MM (200MM) NGK STEM EXT 17X245MM (200MM) NGK STEM EXT 18X245MM (200MM) NGK STEM EXT 20X245MM (200MM) NGK STEM EXT 22X245MM (200MM) SMOOTH REV STM 9.5MM X 19 SMOOTH REV STM 11.5MM X 1 SMOOTH REV STM 13.5MM X 1 SMOOTH REV STM 15.5MM X 1 SMOOTH REV STM 17.5MM X 1 REV FEM STM 10.5MM X 200M REV FEM STM 12.5MM X 200M REV FEM STM 14.5MM X 200M REV FEM STM 16.5MM X 200M 18.5X200MM REV STEM REV FEM STM 10.5MM X 250M REV FEM STM 12.5MM X 250M REV FEM STM 14.5MM X 250M REV FEM STM 16.5MM X 250M 12.5X155MM FLUTED OFFST R 14.5X155MM FLUTED OFFST R 16.5X155MM FLUTED OFFST R 18.5X155MM FLUTED OFFST R 20.5X155MM FLUTED OFFST R 12.5X175MM FLUTED REV STM FLUTE REV STEM - 14.5MM X FLUTE REV STEM - 16.5MM X FLUTE REV STEM - 18.5MM X FLUTE REV STEM - 20.5MM X FLUTE REV STEM - 22.5MM X FLUTED REV STM 10.5MM X 1 FLUTED REV STM 11.5MM X 1 FLUTED REV STM 12.5MM X 1 FLUTED REV STM 13.5MM X 1 FLUTED REV STM 14.5MM X 1 FLUTED REV STM 16.5MM X 1 FLUTED REV STM 18.5MM X 1

Code information (models, lots, serial numbers)

Item Numbers:00598801020, 00598801022, 00598801024, 00598801520, 00598801522, 00598801524, 00598801620, 00598801622, 00598801624, 00598801913, 31810604200, 32598801212, 32598801213, 32598801214, 32598801215, 32598801216, 32598801217, 32598801218, 32598801220, 32598801222, 621519095, 621519115, 621519135, 621519155, 621519175, 621520105, 621520125, 621520145, 621520165, 621520185, 621525105, 621525125, 621525145, 621525165, 681515125, 681515145, 681515165, 681515185, 681515205, 681517125, 681517145, 681517165, 681517185, 681517205, 681517225, 681519105, 681519115, 681519125, 681519135, 681519145, 681519165, 681519185   EXPIRATION DATE PRIOR TO 2024-07

Other devices under the same FDA submission

89 devices cleared under K933785 — 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 68818).

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