Class II — Zimmer, Inc.
| Recalling firm | ZIMMER, INC. |
|---|---|
| Registered facility | View this company's 10 registered facilities → (openFDA recall records do not name a specific facility) |
| Classification | Class II |
| Status | Terminated |
| Reason | 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 |
| Product | 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. |
| Quantity | 192,355 all devices |
| Distribution | Worldwide Distribution-USA (nationwide) and the country of Japan. |
| Initiated | 2013-06-07 |
| Classified | 2013-08-22 |
| Terminated | 2014-12-15 |
| Recall number | Z-2040-2013 |
| Initiation | Voluntary: Firm initiated |
Source: U.S. FDA via openFDA (opens in a new tab) (device registration & enforcement). Data as of 2026-10-06. Verify this recall record at FDA → (opens in a new tab)
Cite this record
RegWarden. “Class II recall — Zimmer, Inc. (Z-2040-2013).” Compiled from U.S. FDA public records (openFDA; FDA Data Dashboard). Data as of 2026-10-06. https://regwarden.com/recall/65413/
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