NexGen Complete Knee Solutions Stemmed Tibial Component Precoat NexGen Tibial Baseplates are part of the NexGen systems

FDA device recall Z-0480-2014 · posted 2013-12-11 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm

Zimmer, Inc.

Reason for recall

Two complaints were received in which it was reported that the stem would not lock into the tibia. Evaluation of the returned device found that the stemmed portion of the tibial plate would not hold the stem as the connection was too loose. The taper diameter was found to be oversized by .010.

Action taken

All distributors will be notified via electronic mail. Hospital risk managers and distributors with affected inventory will also be notified via courier. Surgeons that have implanted this manufacturing lot will be identified and notified by the distributor. Distributors will be sent a letter identifying the issue and their responsibilities. These responsibilities include locating and removing the affected product in their territory, as well as identifying and notifying surgeons that have implanted this manufacturing lot. Distributors will return on-hand affected products to Zimmer and ensure all of their products are accounted for using Attachment 1 provided in the letter. Distributors are to complete and return Attachment 2 indicating which surgeons have implanted the product and to which they have provided notice to. Hospitals that received direct shipments from Zimmer will be sent a letter identifying the issue and their responsibilities. These responsibilities include locating the affected product and returning it to their Zimmer sales representative. Communications outside of the United States will occur approximately two weeks after the United States communications. Zimmer will conduct effectiveness checks in the following way: Distributors/Hospitals o 100% of the FedEx notifications will be accounted for o An inventory certification form will need to be returned from each distributor that certifies that all available affected product from their territory has been returned. o Additional notifications via email and FedEx will be sent to those who have not completed the required certification form o Accounts will be deemed unresponsive after 3 attempts. Further questions please call 800-613-6131.

Root cause

Device Design

Status

Terminated

Product code

JWH

Quantity affected

128 units

Distribution

Worldwide Distribution - USA (nationwide) including the states of CA, IN, OH, GA, WI, IA, NE, NJ, PA, NY, MD, NC, AZ, NM, TX, CO, IL, AL, MI, WA, FL and KS, and the countries of China, Japan and Taiwa

Date initiated

2013-10-31

Date posted

2013-12-11

Date terminated

2015-04-30

Location

Warsaw, IN

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