00597503110 Provisional AC ARTSURF PROV 34/STRIPE YEL10, Rx, Sterile; 00597503112 Provisional AC ARTSURF PROV 34/STRIPE YEL12, Rx, Sterile; 00597503114 Provisional AC ARTSURF PROV 34/STRIPE YEL14, Rx, Sterile; 00597503117 Provisional AC ARTSURF PROV 34/STRIPE YEL17, Rx, Sterile; 00597503120 Provisional AC ARTSURF PROV 34/STRIPE YEL 20, Rx, Sterile; 00597503123 Provisional AC ARTSURF PROV 34/STRIPE YEL 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.