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Terminated

PRCT MIS CR MOB PLT prosthesis, knee, patellofemorotibial, semi-constrained, metal/polymer, mobile bearing various sizes This device is indicated for patients with severe knee pain and disability due to: Rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, traumatic arthritis, polyarthritis. Collagen disorders, and/or avascular necrosis of the femoral condyle. Post-traumatic loss of joint configuration, particularly when there is patellofemoral erosion, dysfunction or prior patellectomy. Moderate valgus, varus, or flexion deformities. The salvage of previously failed surgical attempts or for a knee in which satisfactory stability in flexion cannot be obtained at the time of surgery. " CR-Flex porous coated femoral components may be used cemented or uncemented (biological fixation). CR-Flex HA/TCP porous coated femoral components may only be used uncemented. All other femoral and tibial baseplate components are indicated for cemented use only. " CR-Flex Mobile articular surfaces are intended for use with a functional posterior cruciate ligament (PCL). UC-Flex Mobile articular surfaces are intended for use with an absent or deficient PCL. " Specific uses with CR-Flex femorals: Provides increased flexion capability for patients who have both the flexibility and desire to increase their flexion range. The CR-Flex femoral, when used with CR-Flex Mobile or UC-Flex Mobile articular surfaces, is intended for use when load bearing range of motion (ROM) is expected to be less than or equal to 155 degrees."

FDA Recall Z-0842-2016 · Posted 2016-02-22

Recalling FirmZimmer Biomet, Inc.
Recall StatusTerminated
Product CodeNJL
Date Initiated2016-01-11
Date Terminated2017-05-23
Product Quantity4567

Reason for Recall

LDPE bag containing the implant adheres to the highly polished implant surface.

Firm Action

Zimmer Biomet sent an Urgent Medical Device Recall dated January 11, 2016, to all affected customers via courier with instructions for identifying and returning the affected product. The recall notification included a description of the reason for the recall, affected product, consignee responsibilities, and instructions for responding to the formal recall notification. Customers with questions or concerns were instructed to contact customer service at 1-800-348-2759 or contact their Zimmer Biomet Sales Representative. For questions regarding this recall call 800-447-5633.

Root Cause

Process control

Distribution Pattern

Worldwide Distribution - US (nationwide) and Internationally to ARGENTINA AUSTRALIA AUSTRIA BARBADOS BELGIUM BERMUDA BOLIVIA BRAZIL CARIBBEAN CHILE CHINA COLOMBIA COST RICA DENMARK DOMINICAN REPUBLIC DORAL FL ECUADOR EL SALVADOR ENGLAND FRANCE GERMANY GUATEMALA HONDURAS HONG KONG INDIA ISRAEL ITALY JAMAICA JAPAN KOREA MALAYSIA MEXICO NEW ZEALAND NICARAGUA PANAMA PERU SINGAPORE SPAIN SWEDEN SWITZERLAND TAIWAN THAILAND VENEZUELA WEST INDIES Canary Islands Croatia Cyprus Czech Republic Canada

Official Source

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Source: FDA Enforcement Report / Recall database. Always confirm against the official FDA record.

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