[Recalled] Nextgen Complete Knee Solution Femoral and Provisional Impactor/ Extractor, REF 00-5901-026-00, Non-Sterile Zimmer, Warsaw Indiana The instrument is attached to the femoral implant or provisional to aid in positioning and ins

Authorities recorded a safety problem with this product. The details below come directly from the government recall notice.

Recall details

Why it was recalled

According to the FDA_DEVICE notice, the identified hazard is: The design of the spring clip for the jaw assembly was updated in March 2011 due to fractures of the spring clip. Zimmer has received complaints for the spring clip fracturing on the updated design. The spring clip may fracture or fall off of the instrument during use, and a device fragment may be left in the surgical site. The risk of disassembly or fracture occurs when the instrument is typicall

This Class II recall concerns device products distributed in United States and was recorded by FDA_DEVICE. Recalls in this category are published so that owners, retailers, and importers can identify affected units and act quickly.

What to do if you own this product

Check whether your unit is affected and follow the authority's guidance before further use.

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Related recalls from Zimmer Inc.

• Nextgen Complete Knee Solution Replacement Jaw for Use with Femoral and Provisional Impactor/Extractor, REF 00-5901-026-40, Non-Sterile Zimmer, Warsaw Indiana The instrument is attached to the femoral implant or provisional to aid in positioning and inserting the components. — Class II

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