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Z-0915-2010

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

Zimmer GmbH / initiated 2010-01-27 / Terminated / root cause: labeling and UDI

Zimmer Inc. began a recall of NextGen Knee Gender Solutions CR-Flex Femoral Component, Precoat , Size D, Left. 00-5750-014-01 Zimmer, Inc. Warsaw, IN on . The reason FDA records is "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". As of , the recall status on record is Terminated, and MDM tags the root cause as labeling and UDI.

Recall record

Recall number
Z-0915-2010
Status
Terminated
Initiated
Posted
Terminated
Recalling firm
Zimmer GmbH
Product
NextGen Knee Gender Solutions CR-Flex Femoral Component, Precoat , Size D, Left. 00-5750-014-01 Zimmer, Inc. Warsaw, IN.
Product code
JWH Prosthesis, Knee, Patellofemorotibial, Semi-Constrained, Cemented, Polymer/Metal/Polymer
Reason for recall
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.
Root cause tag
labeling and UDI
FDA root cause
Labeling mix-ups
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.
Quantity in commerce
14 units
Distribution
US and Korea.
Product codes and lots
lot 61369812.