FDA Recall Terminated

NextGen Knee Gender Solutions CR-Flex Femoral Component, Precoat , Size D, Left. 00-5750-014-01 Zimmer, Inc. Warsaw, IN.

Recall: Z-0915-2010 · Initiated January 27, 2010

Recall

Recall Number
Z-0915-2010
Event Number
54359
Firm
Zimmer Inc.
FEI Number
1000220733
Product Code
JWH
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Labeling mix-ups
Initiated
January 27, 2010
Posted
March 2, 2010
Terminated
October 17, 2010
Address
345 E Main St, Warsaw, IN, 46580-2746

Description

NextGen Knee Gender Solutions CR-Flex Femoral Component, Precoat , Size D, Left. 00-5750-014-01 Zimmer, Inc. Warsaw, IN.

Reason

The package should contain the left knee component but actually contains the right knee component. Delay in completing surgery may result, and a new or different implant may need to be identified.

Action

The firm sent an immediate notification by e-mail to all first consignees on 1/12/2010. They sent a formal recall notification on 1/27/2010. Customers should contact their Zimmer Sales representative with additional questions.

Distribution

US and Korea.

Quantity

14 units