FDA Recall Terminated

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.

Recall: Z-0074-2014 · Initiated August 30, 2013

Recall

Recall Number
Z-0074-2014
Event Number
65799
Firm
Zimmer, Inc.
FEI Number
1000220733
Product Code
JWH
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Package design/selection
Initiated
August 30, 2013
Posted
October 25, 2013
Terminated
September 25, 2014
Address
345 E Main St, Warsaw, IN, 46580-2746

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.

Reason

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

Action

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.

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.

Quantity

11694