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NEXGEN COMPLETE KNEE SOLUTION FEMORAL AND PROVISIONAL… recallZ-2173-2011 · Zimmer Inc. · initiated Mar 14, 2011

Terminated All recalls posted in May 2011

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.

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Why it was recalled

The firm is initiating a recall due to the potiential for the spring clip to break off during use and fall into the surgical site. The firm has received 24 complaints of the spring breaking, four of which were reported that the patient had to undergo additional x-rays to ensure the fractured clip had not been left in-vivo.

FDA root cause category: Device Design

What the company is doing

The firm, Zimmer, sent an "URGENT MEDICAL DEVICE RECALL" notice dated March 14, 2011 to its Consignees/customers. The letter described the product, problem, and the actions to be taken. The customers were instructed to stop using the device and quarantine immediately; carry out a physical count of all affected product in their territory and record this data on the Inventory Return Certification Form and fax to (574) 372-4265; ensure they have provided acknowledgement via "email return receipt" upon receiving notification; return the recalled product along with the completed Inventory Return Certification Form and Sterilization Certification Form to: Zimmer Distribution Center, Attn: Product Service, 1777 West Center Street, Warsaw, IN 46580-Note: The instrument must be returned even if the spring clip is not missing from the instrument; and if they distributed these affected lots further, provide a copy of this letter to the those customers when they implement these recall instructions. The letter stated that a new or refurbished instrument with a redesigned spring clip will be provided as replacement for the recalled device. For shipping assistance, questions or assistance in notifying your accounts about the recall, please contact Zimmer, Inc. at 1-800-613-6131.

Recall details

Recall number
Z-2173-2011
Recall class
Not yet classified by the FDA
Status
Terminated
Initiated by the company
Mar 14, 2011
Posted by the FDA
May 10, 2011
Recalling firm
Zimmer Inc.
Quantity
802 devices
Product code
MBH
FDA submissions
K031061
Distribution
Worldwide distribution: USA (nationwide)including states of: HI, CA, NY, MI, IN, GA, FL, WI, MN, NJ, IL, VA, TX, NC, PA, MS, WA, OR, OH, KS, TN, NH, AZ, NV, UT and AK and countries of : Australia, Canada, China, Germany, India, Japan, Singapore and Sweden.

Product description

NEXGEN COMPLETE KNEE SOLUTION FEMORAL AND PROVISIONAL IMPACTOR/EXTRACTOR, NONSTERILE, REF 00-5901-026-00, Zimmer UK, Ltd., Zimmer Warsaw, IN. Intended use: The instrument is attached to the femoral implant or provisional to aid in positioning and inserting the components.

Code information (models, lots, serial numbers)

61516146, 61522231, 61542077, 61550613, 61565681, 61584069, 61584438, 61594876, 61610343, 61637191, 61657309, 61659596 61675231, 61691488, 61701224 and 61708918.

Other devices under the same FDA submission

6 devices cleared under K031061 — 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 58180).

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