Zimmer, Inc.: Medical Device Recall in 2013 - (Recall #: Z-2018-2013)

Updated on March 25, 2026.

See the recall detail below. You can also see other recalls from the same firm in 2013.

Data Source: FDA.

Product Description:

00597002009 Articular Surface CR ART SURF 12/PURPLE 9, Rx, Sterile; 00597002010 Articular Surface CR ART SURF 12/PURPLE 10, Rx, Sterile; 00597002012 Articular Surface CR ART SURF 12/PURPLE 12, Rx, Sterile; 00597002014 Articular Surface CR ART SURF 12/PURPLE 14, Rx, Sterile; 00597002017 Articular Surface CR ART SURF 12/PURPLE 17, Rx, Sterile; 00597002020 Articular Surface CR ART SURF 12/PURPLE 20, Rx, Sterile; 00597002023 Articular Surface CR ART SURF 12/PURPLE 23, Rx, Sterile; Used in total knee arthroplasty and indicated for patients with severe pain.

Product Classification:

Class II

Date Initiated: June 7, 2013

Date Posted: August 28, 2013

Recall Number: Z-2018-2013

Event ID: 65413

Reason for Recall:

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

Status: Terminated

Product Quantity: 192,355 all devices

Code Information:

all codes

Distribution Pattern:

Worldwide Distribution-USA (nationwide) and the country of Japan.

Voluntary or Mandated:

Voluntary: Firm initiated