Zimmer, Inc.: Medical Device Recall in 2014 - (Recall #: Z-1938-2014)

Updated on March 25, 2026.

See the recall detail below. You can also see other recalls from the same firm in 2014.

Data Source: FDA.

Product Description:

NexGen Complete Knee Solution, MIS Total Knee Procedure, Stemmed Tibial Component, Precoat, Fixed Bearing, Size 7. Part of the NexGen systems of semi-constrained, non-linked condylar knee prosthesis.

Product Classification:

Class II

Date Initiated: May 19, 2014

Date Posted: July 9, 2014

Recall Number: Z-1938-2014

Event ID: 68457

Reason for Recall:

Zimmer is initiating a voluntary recall of specific identified lots due to the potential that the threads may be out of specification.

Status: Terminated

Product Quantity: 41,180 total

Code Information:

Size 7, includes the following Lot Numbers: 370320 37214653 61424998 61442326 61459971 61459972 61488229 61518205 61543979 61658887 61658888 61827120 61827121 61827122 61979040 61979041 62051526 62091729 62200288 62227423 62251572 62330688 62383359 62383362 62401016 62401017 62602812 62602813 62640983

Distribution Pattern:

Worldwide Distribution - USA (nationwide) and Internationally to Australia, China, Hong Kong, India, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Nicaragua, Singapore, and Taiwan.

Voluntary or Mandated:

Voluntary: Firm initiated