FDA Recall Terminated

NexGenTrabecular Metal Tibial Half Block Augment, Left Lateral/Right Medial, Size 4 5MM Thickness W/Screws Item Number: 00544800436 Product Usage: The Trabecular Metal Tibial Cone Augments are intended for use where severe degeneration, trauma, or other pathology of the knee joint indicates total knee arthroplasty. When used with the NexGen Complete Knee Solution Rotating Hinge Knee (RHK) System, the Trabecular Metal Tibial Cone Augments are for cemented use only. When used with the NexGen Complete Knee Solution Legacy Constrained Condylar Knee System, the Trabecular Metal Tibial Cone Augments are for cementless or cemented use.

Recall: Z-1006-2019 · Initiated February 1, 2019

Recall

Recall Number
Z-1006-2019
Event Number
82125
Firm
Zimmer Trabecular Metal Technology, Inc.
FEI Number
3005751028
Product Code
JWH
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Mixed-up of materials/components
Initiated
February 1, 2019
Terminated
May 15, 2020
Address
10 Pomeroy Rd, Parsippany, NJ, 07054-3722

Description

NexGenTrabecular Metal Tibial Half Block Augment, Left Lateral/Right Medial, Size 4 5MM Thickness W/Screws Item Number: 00544800436 Product Usage: The Trabecular Metal Tibial Cone Augments are intended for use where severe degeneration, trauma, or other pathology of the knee joint indicates total knee arthroplasty. When used with the NexGen Complete Knee Solution Rotating Hinge Knee (RHK) System, the Trabecular Metal Tibial Cone Augments are for cemented use only. When used with the NexGen Complete Knee Solution Legacy Constrained Condylar Knee System, the Trabecular Metal Tibial Cone Augments are for cementless or cemented use.

Reason

Potentially comingled, resulting in the product in the box potentially not matching the product on the label

Action

Zimmer Biomet notified sent an Urgent Medical Device Recall on February 1, 2019 via email and Fed'X letter to Distributors, hospitals and surgeons, The letter identified the affected product, problem and actions to be taken. Customers were instructed to immediately locate and quarantine affected product in your inventory, complete Attachment 1 Inventory Return Certification Form and send to [email protected]. For questions contact Customer Service at 574-371-3071.

Distribution

Worldwide Distribution - US Nationwide Distribution in the states of AL, CA, CO, ID, MS,NE, NJ, NY, OH, OR, PA, TX, VA, WI and Foreign CANADA, JAPAN, GERMANY , NETHERLANDS

Quantity

26 units