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NEXGEN Complete Knee Solution Monoblock Tibial Drill with stop 10.7 mm. Used to prepare cylindrical holes in the native

FDA device recall Z-1376-2013 · posted 2013-05-24 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
Zimmer, Inc.
Reason for recall
Zimmer is initiating a lot specific recall of the Trabecular Metal" Tibia Stop Drill due to the potential of the outside diameter being oversized. As a result, there is a potential for the drill to not pass through the applicable drill guide.
Action taken
Zimmer sent an "URGENT MEDICAL DEVICE RECALL LETTER" dated April 19, 2013 to all affected customers. The letter identified the product, problem, and actions to be taken by the customers.
Root cause
Process control
Status
Terminated
Product code
HTW
Quantity affected
69 units
Distribution
Nationwide Distribution.
Date initiated
2013-03-27
Date posted
2013-05-24
Date terminated
2017-01-26
Location
Warsaw, IN

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Related 510(k) clearances

RecordFirmDate
NEXGEN LPS TRABECULAR METAL MONOBLOCK TIBIA; ZIMMER CAT # 00-5886-XXYY, IMPLEX PART # 05-121-XXYY-0 (K020295)Implex Corp.2002-02-12
THE NEXGEN TMT TIBIA, MODELS 00-5886-XXYY, 05-120-XXYY-0 (K012866)Implex Corp.2001-09-26