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Z-0205-2010

Zimmer Gender Solutions Natural-Knee Flex System, Prolong Articular Surface, congruent, Size 1,2, left, 11 MM...

Zimmer GmbH / initiated 2009-10-08 / Terminated

Zimmer Inc. began a recall of Zimmer Gender Solutions Natural-Knee Flex System, Prolong Articular Surface, congruent, Size 1,2, left, 11 MM height, use with baseplate size 1 or 2, sterile... on . The reason FDA records is "The surgeon may have difficulty inserting the polyethylene into the tibial baseplate, which may result in intraoperative damage to the device". As of , the recall status on record is Terminated.

Recall record

Recall number
Z-0205-2010
Status
Terminated
Initiated
Posted
Terminated
Recalling firm
Zimmer GmbH
Product
Zimmer Gender Solutions Natural-Knee Flex System, Prolong Articular Surface, congruent, Size 1,2, left, 11 MM height, use with baseplate size 1 or 2, sterile, Zimmer, Warsaw, IN; REF 00-5424-011-11. The device is a semiconstrained total knee prosthesis components indicated for uncemented or cemented use in skeletally mature individuals.
Product code
JWH Prosthesis, Knee, Patellofemorotibial, Semi-Constrained, Cemented, Polymer/Metal/Polymer
Reason for recall
The surgeon may have difficulty inserting the polyethylene into the tibial baseplate, which may result in intraoperative damage to the device.
FDA root cause
Other
Action
An "Urgent: Field Correction" dated October 8, 2009 was issued to Consignees. The notification letter described the affected product, issue, health risks and actions for customers to take. The letter notified consignees of a changed to the surgical technique, to include the use of a new peripheral rib impactor tool. Notifications of this field notification were sent to all affected direct accounts of Zimmer, Inc. Contact your Zimmer Sales Representative if you have any questions regarding this action. For shipping assistance, questions or assistance in notifying your accounts about the field correction please contact Zimmer, Inc. at 1-800-613-6131.
Quantity in commerce
26,404 of all products
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution -- United States, Austria, Belgium, France, Germany, Japan, Spain and Switzerland.
Product codes and lots
Lots 60916390, 60916392, 60916393, 60916424, 60930896, 60947731, 60954140, 60954150, 60958269, 60964459, 60964479, 60981787, 60981801, 60987819, 60987833, 60987834, 60992923, 60992924, 61001544, 61005434, 61005448, 61023610, 61027878, 61036338, 61036367, 61036368, 61051468, 61064799, 61069407, 61075236, 61078744, 61078745, 61091176, 61091192, 61091193, 61101449, 61101450, 61106550, 61114163, 61114174, 61117033, 61117050 and 61122282.