FDA Recall Terminated

NexGen Augment; 5mm Distal Femoral Augment;Part number 00-5990-036-10. Intended to be used in total knee arthroplasty when there is insufficient bone in the distal femur.

Recall: Z-1575-2015 · Initiated April 2, 2015

Recall

Recall Number
Z-1575-2015
Event Number
71009
Firm
Zimmer, Inc.
FEI Number
1000220733
Product Code
JWH
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Mixed-up of materials/components
Initiated
April 2, 2015
Posted
May 1, 2015
Terminated
September 23, 2015
Address
1800 W Center St, Warsaw, IN, 46580-2304

Description

NexGen Augment; 5mm Distal Femoral Augment;Part number 00-5990-036-10. Intended to be used in total knee arthroplasty when there is insufficient bone in the distal femur.

Reason

The affected lot is being recalled because it was packaged without the locking screw. The locking screw packaged with the augment is used to fix the augment to the femoral component. This has the potential to delay surgery

Action

On 4/2/2015, URGENT MEDICAL DEVICE RECALL LOT SPECIFIC notifications were sent to the affected distributors with instructions for locating, quarantining, and returning the affected product. All distributors were notified via electronic mail, and distributors with affected inventory were also notified via courier. 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. If after reviewing this notification you have further questions or concerns please call the customer call center at 1-877-946-2761 between 8:00 am and 5:00pm EST.

Distribution

Distributed in the states of IN, MN, FL, and IL, and the countries of Argentina and Germany.

Quantity

20 units