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Posterior Referencing Instrumentation for the NEXGEN… recallZ-1986-2011 · Zimmer Inc. · initiated Mar 14, 2011

Terminated All recalls posted in April 2011

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  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 potential for breakdown of the AlTiN PVD (black) coating during surgery and the coating could fall into the surgical site. The firm has received 22 reports of the black coating coming off the instruments after cleaning and sterilization cycles and 5 resulted in a delay of surgery.

FDA root cause category: Device Design

What the company is doing

The firm, Zimmer, Inc., sent an "URGENT MEDICAL DEVICE RECALL" letter dated March 14, 2011 to its consignees/customers. The letter described the product, problem and actions to be taken. The customers were instructed to do the following: Instructions for Handling of Affected Product: 1) Stop using the devices and to quarantine immediately 2) Carry out a physical count of all affect product in their territory and record data on Inventory Identification Form included with this letter-Note: The instruments must be returned even if the instrument is not exhibiting the black powder 3)Ensure they have provided acknowledgement via "email return receipt" upon receiving this notification 4) Fax copy of completed form to (574) 372-4265 5) Return the recalled product along with the completed Inventory Identification Form and the Sterilization Certification Form to: Zimmer Distribution Center, Attn: Product Service, 1777 West Center Street, Warsaw, IN 46580 A new or refurbished instrument will be provided as replacement for their returned product once the inventory is available. Instructions for Health Care Professional Notification 1) Provide a list of all hospital that currently use or have used the affected product listed in notice by utilizing the User Facility Documentation Form and the Health Care Professional Documentation Form 2) Fax a copy of the completed form(s) to: Zimmer, Inc. at (574) 372-4265 Zimmer will provide a similar notification via FedEx to these hospitals making them aware of this recall and provide a "Dear Doctor" letter for their surgeons. Important: If you have distributed these affected lots further, please provide a copy of this letter to these customers when you implement these recall instructions. For shipping assistance, questions or assistance in notifying your accounts about the recall, please contact Zimmer, Inc., at 1-800-613-6131. ADDENDUM INFO The information listed above was updated to include the additional 5

Recall details

Recall number
Z-1986-2011
Recall class
Not yet classified by the FDA
Status
Terminated
Initiated by the company
Mar 14, 2011
Posted by the FDA
Apr 14, 2011
Recalling firm
Zimmer Inc.
Quantity
320
Product code
MBH
FDA submissions
K031061
Distribution
Worldwide distribution: USA (nationwide) and countries including: Australia, Canada, Germany, Japan, New Delphi and Singapore. Addendum: Finland, Switzerland, UK, Denmark, Spain, Portugal, France, Netherlands, Italy, South Africa, Norway, Spain, and Sweden.

Product description

Posterior Referencing Instrumentation for the NEXGEN COMPLETE KNEE SOLUTION POSTERIOR REFERENCING SIZER, REF 00-5901-040-00, NONSTERILE, Zimmer UK, Ltd.,, Zimmer Warsaw,IN This instrument is attached to the femoral implant or provisional to aid in positioning and inserting the components.

Code information (models, lots, serial numbers)

REF 00-5901-040-00, Lots 61510769, 61558673, 61584439, 61584919 and 61610687.

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 58225).

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