Recall record at a glance
| Official record | Z-1147-2016 |
|---|---|
| Category | Medical Device Recalls |
| Classification | Class II |
| FDA record status | Terminated |
| Recalling firm | Zimmer Manufacturing B.V. |
| Report date | Mar 23, 2016 |
| Recall initiation date | Jan 11, 2016 |
| Quantity | 53338 |
| Location | Mercedita, PR, United States |
Official product description
Product 49 consists of all product under product code: JWH and same usage: Item no: 597206529 NEXGEN ALL-POLY PATELLA, 597206532 NEXGEN ALL-POLY PATELLA, 597206535 NEXGEN ALL-POLY PATELLA, 597206538 NEXGEN ALL-POLY PATELLA, 597206541 NEXGEN ALL-POLY PATELLA, 598801713 NEXGEN CEMENTED STEM EXT 598801813 NEXGEN CEMENTED STEM EXT 598801913 NEXGEN CEMENTED STEM EXT 598801610 NEXGEN FLUTED STEM EXT, 1 598801611 NEXGEN FLUTED STEM EXT, 1 598801612 NEXGEN FLUTED STEM EXT, 1 598801613 NEXGEN FLUTED STEM EXT, 1 598801614 NEXGEN FLUTED STEM EXT, 1 598801615 NEXGEN FLUTED STEM EXT, 1 598801616 NEXGEN FLUTED STEM EXT, 1 598801618 NEXGEN FLUTED STEM EXT, 1 598801619 NEXGEN FLUTED STEM EXT, 1 598801620 NEXGEN FLUTED STEM EXT, 2 598801622 NEXGEN FLUTED STEM EXT, 2 598801624 NEXGEN FLUTED STEM EXT, 2 597206126 NEXGEN MICRO ALL-POLY PAT 597206129 NEXGEN MICRO ALL-POLY PAT 597206132 NEXGEN MICRO ALL-POLY PAT 597206135 NEXGEN MICRO ALL-POLY PAT for use in total knee arthroplasty
Why the product was recalled
As a result of the insufficient sealer calibration data for product packaged in firm's Building II between August 2010 and April 2013. The affected products are sterile.
Distribution information
US Nationwide Distribution
How to read the classification
FDA Class II indicates a situation in which use of or exposure to the product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or where the probability of serious consequences is remote. The classification shown here comes from the FDA record.
Additional record details
Recall type: Voluntary: Firm initiated. Initial notification: Letter.
What to do next
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