00597202009 Articular Surface CR ART SURF 12/PURPLE 09, Rx, Sterile; 00597202010 Articular Surface CR ART SURF 12/PURPLE 10, Rx, Sterile; 00597202012 Articular Surface CR ART SURF 12/PURPLE 12, Rx, Sterile; 00597202014 Articular Surface CR ART SURF 12/PURPLE 14, Rx, Sterile; 00597202017 Articular Surface CR ART SURF 12/PURPLE 17, Rx, Sterile; 00597202020 Articular Surface CR ART SURF 12/PURPLE 20, Rx, Sterile; 00597202023 Articular Surface CR ART SURF 12/PURPLE 23, Rx, Sterile; Used in total knee arthroplasty and indicated for patients with severe pain.

Surgeons are implanting components of the NexGen Cruciate Retaining (CR) Complete Knee System in combinations that are not approved (micro with standard). Includes CR Micro Femurs, Articular Surface, Patellae, instruments and provisionals combined with standard components. A March 2012 recall reiterated the proper combination labeling, but the mis match problem continues. Zimmer is removing the d

Beginning June 7, 2013 all distributors will be sent Urgent Device Recall notices via electronic mail, with distributors, hospital risk managers with affected inventory also receiving the notice via courier. The Notice outlined the products recalled; the reason for the recall, possible adverse events related to the recall and directed consignees to locate, quarantine and count all affected product recording the information on the Inventory Return Form acknowledging that recall directions were followed. Further questions should be directed to 1-877-946-2761. Affected product is to be returned to Zimmer Product Service Department , 1777 West Center St. Warsaw, IN 46580 or internation return at Zimmer International Logistics GmbH, Max - Immelmann Allee 12 79427 Eschbach Germany. " Communications outside of the United States will occur approximately two weeks after the United States communications.