BEUDAMED
    FDA Recall Terminated

    CR Flex GSF Precoat Fem Natural Knee GSF NP Flex Natural Knee GSF POR Flex Natural Knee GSM NP Flex Natural Knee GSM POR Flex prosthesis, knee, patellofemorotibial, semi-constrained, cemented, polymer/metal/polymer various sizes Components with CSTi porous coating are indicated for uncemented or cemented use in skeletally mature individuals with intact medial and lateral collateral ligaments undergoing primary surgery for rehabilitating knees damaged as a result of Noninflammatory Degenerative Joint Disease (NIDJD) or Inflammatory Joint Disease (IJD). " Components without CSTi porous coating are indicated for cemented use in skeletally mature individuals with intact medial and lateral collateral ligaments with conditions of Noninflammatory Degenerative Joint Disease (NIDJD) or Inflammatory Joint Disease (IJD), correctable varus-valgus deformity and moderate flexion contracture, or failed previous surgery where pain, deformity or dysfunction persists. " The N-K Flex femoral provides increased flexion capability for patients who have both the flexibility and desire to increase their flexion range. When used with N-K Flex, NexGen CR-Flex Mobile*, NexGen UC-Flex Mobile*, NexGen Trabecular Metal" CR Monoblock, 90-prefix NexGen CR, 00-prefix 10, 12 or 14mm or 90-prefix 17 or 20mm Prolong Highly Crosslinked Polyethylene CR articular surfaces, it is designed for use when load bearing ROM is expected to be less than or equal to 155 degrees."

    Recall: Z-0838-2016 · Initiated January 11, 2016

    Recall

    Recall Number
    Z-0838-2016
    Event Number
    73142
    Firm
    Zimmer Biomet, Inc.
    FEI Number
    1000220733
    Product Code
    JWH
    Status
    Terminated
    Root Cause
    Process control
    Initiated
    January 11, 2016
    Posted
    February 22, 2016
    Terminated
    May 23, 2017
    Address
    1800 W Center St, Warsaw, IN, 46580-2304

    Description

    CR Flex GSF Precoat Fem Natural Knee GSF NP Flex Natural Knee GSF POR Flex Natural Knee GSM NP Flex Natural Knee GSM POR Flex prosthesis, knee, patellofemorotibial, semi-constrained, cemented, polymer/metal/polymer various sizes Components with CSTi porous coating are indicated for uncemented or cemented use in skeletally mature individuals with intact medial and lateral collateral ligaments undergoing primary surgery for rehabilitating knees damaged as a result of Noninflammatory Degenerative Joint Disease (NIDJD) or Inflammatory Joint Disease (IJD). " Components without CSTi porous coating are indicated for cemented use in skeletally mature individuals with intact medial and lateral collateral ligaments with conditions of Noninflammatory Degenerative Joint Disease (NIDJD) or Inflammatory Joint Disease (IJD), correctable varus-valgus deformity and moderate flexion contracture, or failed previous surgery where pain, deformity or dysfunction persists. " The N-K Flex femoral provides increased flexion capability for patients who have both the flexibility and desire to increase their flexion range. When used with N-K Flex, NexGen CR-Flex Mobile*, NexGen UC-Flex Mobile*, NexGen Trabecular Metal" CR Monoblock, 90-prefix NexGen CR, 00-prefix 10, 12 or 14mm or 90-prefix 17 or 20mm Prolong Highly Crosslinked Polyethylene CR articular surfaces, it is designed for use when load bearing ROM is expected to be less than or equal to 155 degrees."

    Reason

    LDPE bag containing the implant adheres to the highly polished implant surface.

    Action

    Zimmer Biomet sent an Urgent Medical Device Recall dated January 11, 2016, to all affected customers via courier with instructions for identifying and returning the affected product. The recall notification included a description of the reason for the recall, affected product, consignee responsibilities, and instructions for responding to the formal recall notification. Customers with questions or concerns were instructed to contact customer service at 1-800-348-2759 or contact their Zimmer Biomet Sales Representative. For questions regarding this recall call 800-447-5633.

    Distribution

    Worldwide Distribution - US (nationwide) and Internationally to ARGENTINA AUSTRALIA AUSTRIA BARBADOS BELGIUM BERMUDA BOLIVIA BRAZIL CARIBBEAN CHILE CHINA COLOMBIA COST RICA DENMARK DOMINICAN REPUBLIC DORAL FL ECUADOR EL SALVADOR ENGLAND FRANCE GERMANY GUATEMALA HONDURAS HONG KONG INDIA ISRAEL ITALY JAMAICA JAPAN KOREA MALAYSIA MEXICO NEW ZEALAND NICARAGUA PANAMA PERU SINGAPORE SPAIN SWEDEN SWITZERLAND TAIWAN THAILAND VENEZUELA WEST INDIES Canary Islands Croatia Cyprus Czech Republic Canada

    Quantity

    61485