NexGen recallZ-2092-2023 · Zimmer, Inc. · initiated May 19, 2023
Terminated
Is my device affected?
- 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.
- 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.
- 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
Device outer packaging was incorrectly labeled.
FDA root cause category: Under Investigation by firm
What the company is doing
The firm distributed recall notifications by email on 5/19/2023. Customers are asked to review the recall notification and distribute to team members so they are aware of its contents. Additionally, customers are to identify and quarantine any affected devices, complete the provided Inventory Return Certification form, and ship affected product back to Zimmer. Customers are to retain a copy of the Inventory Return Certification for their records. Customers with any questions may call 574-371-3071 or email [email protected].
Recall details
- Recall number
- Z-2092-2023
- Status
- Terminated
- Initiated by the company
- May 19, 2023
- Posted by the FDA
- Jul 5, 2023
- Recalling firm
- Zimmer, Inc.
- Product code
- JWH
- FDA submissions
- K173057
- Distribution
- International distribution in the country of India.
Product description
NexGen Precoat Stemmed Tibial Plate Size 5
Code information (models, lots, serial numbers)
Model No. 00598004701; UDI No./Lot. No.: (01)00889024217607(17)321228(10)J7418537/J7418537 and (01)00889024217607(17)321228(10)J7418542/J7418542.
Devices named in this recall
1 device in the FDA device registry whose identifier appears in the recall's code information.
- NexGen® 5980-47-01Zimmer, Inc. · PROSTHESIS, KNEE, PATELLOFEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, CEMENTED, POLYMER/METAL/POLYMER1 recall13 reports
Product lines
Other devices under the same FDA submission
375 devices cleared under K173057 are not named by identifier in this recall. One submission often covers many models, so they may or may not be affected.
- NexGen® Legacy® 5964-17-51Zimmer, Inc. · Prosthesis, Knee, Patellofemorotibial, Semi-Constrained, Metal/Polymer, Mobile Bearing1 recall3 reports
- NexGen® 5988-20-14Zimmer, Inc. · PROSTHESIS, KNEE, PATELLOFEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, CEMENTED, POLYMER/METAL/POLYMER1 recall3 reports
- NexGen® Complete Knee Solution 5962-42-10Zimmer, Inc. · PROSTHESIS, KNEE, PATELLOFEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, CEMENTED, POLYMER/METAL/POLYMER1 recall2 reports
- NexGen® 5990-35-23Zimmer, Inc. · PROSTHESIS, KNEE, PATELLOFEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, CEMENTED, POLYMER/METAL/POLYMER1 recall1 report
- NexGen® 5952-15-01Zimmer, Inc. · PROSTHESIS, KNEE, PATELLOFEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, CEMENTED, POLYMER/METAL/POLYMER1 recall0 reports
- NexGen® 5952-15-02Zimmer, Inc. · PROSTHESIS, KNEE, PATELLO/FEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, UNCEMENTED, POROUS, COATED, POLYMER/METAL/POLYMER1 recall0 reports
- NexGen® 5952-15-05Zimmer, Inc. · PROSTHESIS, KNEE, PATELLO/FEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, UNCEMENTED, POROUS, COATED, POLYMER/METAL/POLYMER1 recall0 reports
- NexGen® 5952-15-06Zimmer, Inc. · PROSTHESIS, KNEE, PATELLOFEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, CEMENTED, POLYMER/METAL/POLYMER1 recall0 reports
- NexGen® 5988-20-17Zimmer, Inc. · PROSTHESIS, KNEE, PATELLOFEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, CEMENTED, POLYMER/METAL/POLYMER1 recall0 reports
- NexGen® Legacy® 5994-22-14Zimmer, Inc. · PROSTHESIS, KNEE, PATELLOFEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, CEMENTED, POLYMER/METAL/POLYMER1 recall0 reports
- NexGen® Legacy® 5994-32-10Zimmer, Inc. · PROSTHESIS, KNEE, PATELLOFEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, CEMENTED, POLYMER/METAL/POLYMER1 recall0 reports
- NexGen® 5986-37-01Zimmer, Inc. · PROSTHESIS, KNEE, PATELLOFEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, CEMENTED, POLYMER/METAL/POLYMER32 reports
Sources and updates
- Recall record: FDA Medical Device Recalls, file dated Oct 16, 2026 · View the FDA recall notice ↗
- Devices: FDA GUDID, file dated Oct 13, 2026. Devices are linked when their identifier (with a valid check digit) appears in the recall's code information.
- Page last rebuilt: Oct 16, 2026. Text above is shown as published by the FDA.
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